Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.986864
Composed by Ben Pritchard. Contemporary,Jazz,Multicultural,Rock,World. Score and parts. 21 pages. Benjamin Pritchard #5469. Published by Benjamin Pritchard (A0.986864).
"Planetarium" is a progressive piece of concert band literature utilizing frequent meter change and the use of piano and electric bass throughout (slap technique required). Thick harmonies and creative chord progressions make this an exciting piece to play and teach. Electronic drum machines were the inspiration of most of the percussion parts. My goal was to get the feel of a drum pad using everyday percussion instruments. There is also a "funk" groove created by the use of 3 different sized muted triangles. The piece can be played with 10 percussionists (plus piano and electric bass). The winds and brass are also involved as they get to clap, stomp they’re feet, and tap pencils as part of the various grooves. There are suspended chords through creating a feeling of uncertainty. I have also included an optional space for improvisation to one of the "groove" sections. You band will enjoy every part of this progressive, hip, funky, original composition.
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