Hidden Wonders

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: XC.ICB1904

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. Intermezzo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Classical, Acoustic. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB1904. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB1904).

UPC: 812598032017. 9 x 12 inches.

Hidden Wonders is a great example of Sean O’Loughlin’s skill at writing for young musicians. Full of lyrical beauty and exquisite craft, this piece will challenge your musicians. Inspired by beauty and unity, Hidden Wonders is a great addition to any concert program.

Flexible Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: XC.FCB2003

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. Flexible Concert Concert Band. Flexcel Concert Works. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #FCB2003. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.FCB2003).

UPC: 812598035391. 9 x 12 inches.

Hidden Wonders has been scored for flexible instrumentation. Playable with as few as 5 wind/string players and percussion, this accessible concert march is perfect for small ensemble rehearsal, performance, or as a planning piece for when your ensemble comes back together in force. Each Flexcelseries work comes with a letter for proof of copyright permission as well as a digital download coupon so you can get the music to your students in the most efficient and safest way possible.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more. - Grade 5

SKU: CF.SPS89

Composed by Nicholas Costanza. Folio. Sps. Set of Score and Parts. 2+8+8+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4+8+4+2+1+2+2+32 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 52 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS89. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS89).

ISBN 9781491156483. UPC: 680160915026. 9 x 12 inches.

Program Notes This composition for wind ensemble is partially inspired by my home town of Sebastian, specifically its location on the east coast of the state of Florida. My childhood included many quick trips to both the nearby Indian River and the beaches on the coast, so swimming and the water were integral parts of my experience growing up. This work is my musical expression of diving underwater and getting swept up by a fast current and discovering wonders beneath the surface. Dive! has two central components: a constant, driving eighth-note pulse and a main theme which is fragmented and passed around at first, but then is presented completely by the low reeds around a minute and a half into the piece. The steady eighth-note pulse reflects the swift current that a diver might follow, while the main theme represents all the wonders that might be hidden under the water. Performance Notes Ideally, the Trombone 3 part should be played on a Bass Trombone. However, if one is not available there are cues for notes that are beneath a tenor trombone's range. Make sure the vibraphone is heard clearly throughout the piece, as this particular sound is very important to the overall color of this piece. The Percussion 5 part requires two performers as some of the hits happen too quickly for one player to switch between instruments. The most important component of this work is the steady eighth-note pulse, and this pulse never changes even though the meter changes frequently to odd or uncommon time signatures; if the eighth notes remain constant and driving, the meter changes will not pose much of a problem.              .
Program NotesThis composition for wind ensemble is partially inspired by my home town of Sebastian, specifically its location on the east coast of the state of Florida. My childhood included many quick trips to both the nearby Indian River and the beaches on the coast, so swimming and the water were integral parts of my experience growing up. This work is my musical expression of diving underwater and getting swept up by a fast current and discovering wonders beneath the surface.Dive! has two central components: a constant, driving eighth-note pulse and a main theme which is fragmented and passed around at first, but then is presented completely by the low reeds around a minute and a half into the piece. The steady eighth-note pulse reflects the swift current that a diver might follow, while the main theme represents all the wonders that might be hidden under the water.Performance NotesIdeally, the Trombone 3 part should be played on a Bass Trombone. However, if one is not available there are cues for notes that are beneath a tenor trombone's range.Make sure the vibraphone is heard clearly throughout the piece, as this particular sound is very important to the overall color of this piece. The Percussion 5 part requires two performers as some of the hits happen too quickly for one player to switch between instruments.The most important component of this work is the steady eighth-note pulse, and this pulse never changes even though the meter changes frequently to odd or uncommon time signatures; if the eighth notes remain constant and driving, the meter changes will not pose much of a problem.       .