Tooth & Nail

From Wind Repertory Project
John Costa

John Costa


General Info

Year: 2018
Duration: c. 11:30
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Dark Cove Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts - Free


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Brake Drum
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Glockenspiel
  • Suspended Cymbal, medium and small
  • Tam-Tam, large
  • Triangle, small
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Tooth & Nail is a one-movement work which is influenced by the hammering rhythms inspired by rock ‘n’ roll -- especially that of the Velvet Underground’s I’m Waiting for the Man with its pulsating eight-note rhythmic groove. Also within the work’s context are phrases that build up from quiet beginnings to high, climactic points in some places, and in others, sustained envelopes of sound. The expressive quality is for the most part one of forcefulness with rhythmic momentum in the fast sections, slow, sustained passages of growth and decay in the slow middle section. The work’s continuity unfolds with a variety of textures and dynamics that will maintain the listeners’ attention and unveil a continuous wave of heartfelt passion.

Tooth & Nailreceived its premiere performance in 2012 by the University of Utah Wind Ensemble, Scott Hagen, conductor.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Va.) Wind Ensemble (Christopher Dobbins, conductor) – 5 November 2018 *East Coast Premiere Performance*


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Christopher Dobbins, personal correspondence, November 2018
  • John Costa, personal correspondence, November 2018