Spain

From Wind Repertory Project
Chick Corea

Chick Corea (arr. Paul Murtha)


General Info

Year: 1973 / 1978 / 2017
Duration: c. 4:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00; (digital) - $70.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50; (digital) - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III (I div. a2)
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bells
  • Claves
  • Congas
  • Drumset
  • Cabasa
  • Cowbell
  • Marimba
  • Vibraphone

Players clapping


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather, this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous opening features a solo tenor saxophone, followed by a fast and energetic Latin pulse that features the melody traded between various sections of the band.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • University of Denver (Colo.) Lamont Wind Ensemble (Joseph Martin, conductor) - 15 November 2023
  • University of Louisville (Ky.) Community Band (Jason Cumberledge, conductor) - 12 May 2023
  • Heisey Wind Ensemble (Newark, Ohio) (Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor) - 22 April 2023
  • Catskill Valley (Oneonta, N.Y.) Wind Ensemble (Andy Pease, conductor) - 22 January 2023
  • University of Louisville (Ky.) Community Band (Jason Cumberledge, conductor) – 16 October 2022


Works for Winds by This Composer

  • Children's Songs (arr. Buckland) (1971–80/2014)
  • Concerto for Trombone (tr. Dickson) (2020/2023)
  • Duet Suite (arr. Carrington) (1978/2018)
  • Spain (Brass Quartet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (Brass Quintet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (Clarinet Choir or Quintet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (Clarinet Quartet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (Saxophone Quartet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (Saxophone Quintet) (arr. Agioritis) (1973/1982/)
  • Spain (arr. Marillia) (1973/1982/2004)
  • Spain (arr. Mashima) (1973/2011)
  • Spain (arr. Murtha) (1973/1982/2017)


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