Three Ostinatos (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Roger Zare

Roger Zare


General Info

Year: 2015 / 2020
Duration: c. 11:10
Difficulty: IV(see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00   |   Score Only (print) - $25.00


Movements

1. Clockwork - 3:50
2. Song – 4:15
3. Celebration – 2:30


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Piccolo
  • Flute
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • Violin

Part 2

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • Violin

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F
  • Violin
  • Viola

Part 4

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Horn in F
  • Violin
  • Viola

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Cello

Part 6

  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Cello
  • Bass
  • Tuba

Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Tam-Tam
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Each movement of Three Ostinatos is based on a different repeated rhythmic pattern that spans the entire movement. The first movement moves like clockwork at a walking pace. Long melodies arc high above a mechanical ostinato that gradually transforms as the music proceeds. The euphonium and tuba are showcased with solos as the music eventually comes full circle, returning to the opening at the close.

The middle movement is haunting and lush, cast in a slow and cantabile 7/8 meter. The main melody is first played by a solo clarinet, who is joined by piccolo and vibraphone before the whole ensemble joins in. After an expansive climax, a solo horn gives a nostalgic return to the main theme. Closing the work is a quick polymetric celebration, overlaying melodies and rhythms in 5/8, 7/8, 3/4, and 3/2 and bringing the work to an energetic close.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Symphony Band (Scott Corley, conductor) - 3 May 2021
  • Illinois State University (Normal) Foeller Band (Anthony C. Marinello, conductor) - 24 February 2021


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