Product Description
Description
The original composition SONATINA explores the
transformation of one main idea into different genres through the usage of
repetition and variation in order to create contrast. The beginning features a
piano intro with front ensemble in accompaniment, followed by the first form of
the main theme on solo trumpet which presents a classical idea. Furthermore,
the secondary melody comes in a minor tonality, which then mixes with the
modified main theme thus creates dissonance. There is then a transition section
that features the drumline and the front ensemble in a consistent ostinato
pattern to create a smooth key change, which leads into the bright triplet
section that has a strong hint of swung feeling. It then transitions into a
calm and relaxing ballad section, where it moves beyond the simple triad
classical chord progression into sophisticated usage of 7th, 9th
and 11th chords to create tension-release cycles. After a short
euphonium solo, the climax comes with main theme hidden out-of-phase in the
counter-melody line. The closer section comes after the ballad, which explores
the feeling of a waltz while having call and answer structures of euphonium and
flugelhorn solos. The solos still consists of the modified main theme melody.
Finally, it builds up into a climax and finishes with a long hold.
Note to Drum Major/Conductor
SONATINA for Drum & Bugle Corps is designed
to be played in a non-competitive drum and bugle corp. It is suitable for being
played in both indoor and outdoor ensembles. Each solo does not have to be
played by the same soloist, and every soloist will be equipped with wireless
microphones to amplify the sound. The front ensemble will be equipped with
microphones but set to be at a lower level than soloists. The drumline will be
equipped with sound projector scoops under the drums.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.