Gainsborough

Thomas Gauger

General Info

Year: 1965
Duration: c. 12:00
Difficulty: Medium (grade 4)
Publisher: Southern Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts - $39.95   |   Score Only - $0.00

Movements

I. (no title)
II. Slow, hesitant
III. Presto

Instrumentation

Player I: Marimba 1, Vibraphone, Triangle
Player II: Marimba 2, Bass Drum, Vibraphone, Bells
Player III: Snare Drum, Gong
Player IV: 4 Timpani
Player V: Bass Drum w/attached Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes

Gainsborough is a standard in the percussion ensemble repertoire, performed many times a year by university and professional groups. The 1st movement has a wonderful balance of pitched and non-pitched melodies. The melodic percussion instruments provide a folk-song style flavor while the non-pitched parts are written utilizing a classical orchestral style. The 2nd movement features the melodic percussion instruments by exploring the timbres created by the vibraphone, marimba, orchestra bells, and chimes. The timpani and metal percussion instruments highlight these colors and compliment them nicely. The 3rd movement is a fast 2/4 march that is occasionally interrupted by a 3/8 measure to provide a slight lift in ones step.

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