Guardian - for concert band
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SKU: A0.1090666
Composed by John McAllister. Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional. Score and parts. 31 pages. John McAllister #694844. Published by John McAllister (A0.1090666).Guardian is a cinematic adventure for concert band. When crafting this piece, I utilized techniques common in film and video game composing. First, the harmonic language is that of what you might hear at the latest superhero blockbuster to hit the screen. An example of this is m. 28 to m. 29, going from a C Minor chord to an F Major chord. This “major IV” sound creates a triumphant and cinematic feel. Another technique I used is motivic development. The whole piece is built off three diatonically consecutive notes (C, D, Eb). This pattern is varied throughout-articulations, note length, reversed, etc-much like film composers will manipulate a leitmotif depending on the setting of a particular scene. I love writing for the screen because I get to help maximize the dramatic experience. With Guardian, you can take your ensemble on your own cinematic journey! This piece directly correlates with the Foundation Warm-Up Series. This series is designed to follow most beginning band methods. The early sets focus primarily on airflow, common patterns, and reinforcing concepts presented in the method books. As the series develops, the sets become more like a traditional band warm-up, including long tones, flexibility exercises, articulation, scale patterns, and a chorale.
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