Continuum
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 4
Duration: 07:15
Year of Composition: 2011
Commissioned by: Troy University Symphonic Band (Ralph Ford, conductor)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2018
Publisher Catalog Number: 04003030
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Piccolo
Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
Bassoon
E♭ Clarinet
B♭ Clarinet 1
B♭ Clarinet 2,3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1 (opt. doubles Flugelhorn or Cornet)
B♭ Trumpet 2,3
F Horn 1,2
F Horn 3,4
Trombone 1,2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Mallet Perc. 1
Mallet Perc. 2
Timpani
Commissioned by the Troy (AL) University Symphony Band (Ralph Ford, conductor), in honor of the 37th annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic at Troy University.
Program Notes:
A continuum is a sequence or progression of elements. This music was inspired by such diverse elements as modern loop-based music, the Bartók string quartets, the blues and impressionism. Continuum is built around various musical building blocks that are constantly evolving and transforming – each new statement being an extension of the one before it. In the beginning, these elements occur on top of a two bar loop that moves throughout the ensemble – sometimes stated as a whole and sometimes split up between different instruments. The rhythmic opening section builds and gives way to an exotic, bluesy middle section, leading into a brass quartet with an optional feature for either the flügelhorn or cornet. Then comes a percussive, rhythmic build to the end.
(Robert Buckley)
