Symbiopholie!

Jonathan Dagenais

Subtitle: A Proud and Crazy March

General Info

Year: 2009 / 2016
Duration: c. 5:40
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $75.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Chimes
Crash Cymbals
Flexatone
Ratchet
Slide Whistle
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Temple Blocks (3)
Tom-Tom (2)
Triangle
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Symbiopholie was commissioned by the St-Jerome Concert Band for their 160th anniversary; the oldest band in Canada. Jonathan Dagenais attempted to find musical ideas that would emphasize every aspect of the band and the pride of their long existence. The term Symbiopholie describes two feelings: symbiosis and craziness. For the band to go through the different eras of its long existence, a symbiosis of the musical passion by the members of the band was necessary. Also of great importance was showing the spirit of teamwork and the pride of belonging to this group.

The work has two distinct sections that oppose and compete with themselves at the same time. The first part is a slow march to emphasize the symbiosis of the ensemble; and the second part, double time, constitutes the unbridled craziness, lively and almost uncontrollable. The entire piece mixes together in a style reminiscent of a march, the origin of military fanfares.

- Program Note by Jeff Girard, Midwest Sheet Music

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

MusicFest Canada: B400

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

University of Georgia (Athens) Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor) – 18 January 2019
New Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Wind Sinfonia (Raymond Baril, conductor) – 17 July 2015 - WASBE Conference, San Jose, Calif.
National Youth Band of Canada (Jonathan Dagenais, conductor) – 2013

Works for Winds by This Composer

Cardassia (2020)
Encircled (2017)
Mouvement Frénétique (2018/2020)
Polytechnique (2011)
Prelude and Celebration (2015)
Spring March (2020)
Stella (2007)
Symbiopholie! (2009/2016)

Resources

Dagenais, J. (2009). Symbiopholie!: Harmonie [score]. Éditions GAM: Laval, PQ.
Jonathan Dagenais website
"Symbiopholie! by Jonathan Dagenais." Wind Band Literature. 13 June 2019. Web. Accessed 13 June 2019