Labyrinth
by Gary Ziek
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Eb Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2/3, Horn 1/2, Horn 3/4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2/3, Euphonium, Tuba, Piano, Mallet ) - grade 4

SKU: CN.08120

Composed by Gary Ziek. Score and parts. Duration 3:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.08120).

Labyrinth is built upon a series of percussion ostinati which set up a modified Afro-Cuban groove. Building intensity through several modulations, culminating in a crescendo which leads to a tremendous climax. As the title suggests, Labyrinth ends as it began, with the listener poised to take another journey.

A labyrinth is defined as a network of winding, interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way. Labyrinth is built upon a series of percussion ostinati which set up a modified Afro-Cuban groove. The brass and woodwind sections trade two thematic ideas as the piece progresses. The brass section utilizes stacked chords on a repeated fanfare figure, while the woodwinds answer with a more lyrical statement. The piece builds intensity through several modulations, culminating in a crescendo which leads to a tremendous climax. As the title suggests, Labyrinth ends where it began, with the listener poised to take another journey.