Planet 411 and Beyond
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This is an advanced work for high school concert band and college wind
ensemble. This piece follows the
continuing adventures of the Spaceship Hawkeye through a rough planet only
known as Planet 411. The piece starts
in a mysterious forest area of the planet, with many solos echoing the
various foreign wildlife and uncertainty following the crew. Constant motion
from the woodwinds further pushes uncertainty, almost as if they are being
watched. The crew is then suddenly attacked, pushing the music to a furious
pace. The crew succeeds in alluding
their attackers, only to find themselves in a deeper portion of the forest with
dangers around every turn. The band is
now in 5/8 with a bass line that echoes the dangers around every turn. The crew finally finds their way into a
clearing where they are able to summon the Hawkeye to their aid and
escape. This piece features dissonant
harmonies, challenging solo lines, and a great opportunity for teaching 5/8
and subdivision.
-Clarinets in the beginning should stagger breathe, this line should be
constant.
-The 5/8 section should be slowed down and taken in 5 at first.
-There are many countermelody lines behind the melodies, these should be
heard as well.
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