Pocket Watch

Description

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Hi-hat Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Percussion 3, Temple Block, Vibraslap, Tambourine, Triangle — Pocketwatch is built on a relaxed, half-time groove that stays firmly “in the pocket,” creating a steady sense of momentum. Quirky, playful melodies in the winds weave above constant ticking figures that emulate the sound of small machinery at work. Written for young bands in B-flat Lydian, the piece features an active percussion section that drives the motion and keeps the music moving forward.

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