Sonics by Donald Coakley Concert Band - Sheet Music

Name: Sonics
Brand: Eighth Note Publications
SKU: 18782861
Price: 150 USD
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By Donald Coakley

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Details

Genres:

Contemporary

Composers:

Donald Coakley

Publishers:

Eighth Note Publications

Format:

Score and Parts

Item types:

Physical

Artist:

Donald Coakley

Usages:

School and Community

Detailed Description

Concert Band

SKU: AP.81-CB971

Composed by Donald Coakley. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Eighth Note Publications. Contemporary. Score and Part(s). Eighth Note Publications #81-CB971. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-CB971).

ISBN 9781554729470. UPC: 685462004805. English.

This spectacular piece, commissioned by the Markham District High School Wind Symphony, Bill Thomas conductor, is a large-scale dramatic work for concert band. Chromatic harmonies and dissonant intervals create tension and excitement. Mr. Coakley's brilliant writing for the many band pieces he has done has reached a pinnacle with this new composition. Sonics is around 12 minutes in length and touches on a variety of compositional techniques. Within the sonata-allegro form themes are introduced and developed throughout the ensemble. Contrapuntal elements as well as many meter changes (7/8, 5/8) keeps the pace of the piece quick and energetic. This is a monumental addition to concert band literature and will quickly find it's place with other Grade 6 level band pieces. The composer describes this work as acidy and that term seems to best capture the mood of the piece. Sonics is a very difficult work that would prove to be a challenge for a university/college level ensemble. Professional bands may also consider this piece because of the virtuosity that is required from all players.