Short Ride in a Fast Sled
Sarah Siegler
Short Ride in a Fast Sled is a fun winter concert piece written as a nod to John Adams' well-known "Short Ride in a Fast Machine". It presents a neat opportunity for directors to show Adams' famous work to their students, as the two … Read More
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Short Ride in a Fast Sled is a fun winter concert piece written as a nod to John Adams' well-known "Short Ride in a Fast Machine". It presents a neat opportunity for directors to show Adams' famous work to their students, as the two pieces share several key elements constant woodblock, minimalism, and repetitive dissonant ostinato patterns.
After the patterns (including sleigh bells!) set the scene, a spirited holiday melody shows a fast sled ready to move. Quotes from "Deck the Halls" are dusted throughout, and all sections have melodic and interesting parts to play. Enjoy this Short Ride in a Fast Sled!