Music Directors are asked to nominate the division of entry by the choice of set piece listed below. The choice is at the discretion of the Music Director and should reflect the standard and ability of the band.
All bands participating will be required to perform:
Division 3 test piece:
"Beast from the East"
Grade level: 3.5
Composed and aranged by R.J. Irwin
Adjudicated by Ross Irwin & Bill Broughton
This exciting new chart from R. J. Irwin will be an exciting addition to your band's program. With a dirty, swamp groove and various influences from world music, this chart will provide new and interesting challenges for young players. Snippets of cultural sounds with everything from Indian music, to West Coast Psychedelia, to negro-spiritual slave chants will challenge the ensemble to work as a stylistic team. This chart requires energy, swagger and feeling. The whole band will have to put a lot of soul into this piece to make it "feel" right.
Brass ranges are reasonable, but players will need a wide range of dynamics and colour within that range. As with every R. J. Irwin chart, expect hip, slightly backwards phrasing, various solo cameos and many quirky and offbeat textures. Enjoy!
Music available from 1 December 2011 from:
Ross Irwin
Mobile 0403 435 054
Email: ordercharts@hotmail.com
