Freeways

Cityscapes I

by
Christiaan Venter

Ensemble: Wind Band

Grade: 5

Duration: 04:45

Year of Composition: 2009

Publisher: self-published

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Composer, Purchase

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flutes 1,2
Oboes 1,2
Bassoons 1,2
B♭ Clarinets 1,2,3,4
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2,3,4
F Horns 1,2,3,4
Trombones 1,2,3
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass (optional)
Percussion 1 (Marimba, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Bongos, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 2 (Timpani, Tambourine)
Percussion 3 (Snare Drum, Triangle, Marimba)

The first part of a cycle of four works, which can be performed as a set, on their own, or in any combination:

I. Freeways
II. Distant Glow
III. Electricity
IV. Among the Clouds


Program Notes:

The four “Cityscapes” are inspired by my experiences in different cities. Each movement tries to capture my emotional responses to these experiences. Cars and freeways are central to our lives in many ways. They can lead us on exciting trips or frustrate us with traffic jams. In Freeways, motoric rhythms play in the background while a variety of melodies give each section a chance to shine.

(Christiaan Venter)