Dreams Unlimited by Toshio Mashima Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2 (optional), Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2(optional), Eb Clarinet (optional), Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet (optional), Bb Bass Clarinet, Bb Soprano Saxophone, Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Sax)

SKU: BZ.COMS-85106A

Composed by Toshio Mashima. Popular Styles. Concert Repertoire Collection. Score. Bravo Music #COMS-85106A. Published by Bravo Music (BZ.COMS-85106A).

The piece opens with a classical/romantic feel, followed by a mixture of emphatic rhythm patterns and styles in the second half, and a coda in the initial style. It combines symphonic motives with African-American rhythmic themes.
The "classical" section evokes Shobi's long, prestigious history. A triple meter Vivace begins in a light French style. A compelling, melodic Adagio follows the Vivace. The beautiful soprano sax solo has a hint of jazz. As bold brass fanfares resonate, the musical momentum intensifies and gains an even more colorful character, like a Debussy symphonic poem.
At mid-point, a percussion entrance radically changes the atmosphere. Polyrhythmic phrases in the woodwinds overlap brass fills as the brass build into a strong a FUNK riff, establishing a groove for soprano sax improvisation. The style then alternates between FUNK and SWING. These alternations present a great opportunity for showmanship. Especially in the SWING section, having a lush "symphonic jazz" sound like the big band/strings effect of later Sinatra.
The end is a repeat of the beginning. A concluding fanfare is offered, heralding Shobi Gakuen's bright future.