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Hectic
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Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1261392
By Eric O'Reilly. Composed by Eric O'Reilly. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, Classical, Contest, Festival, Multicultural, New Age, World. Score and Parts. 97 pages. Eric O'Reilly #854458. Published by Eric O'Reilly (A0.1261392).“Hectic,” composed and performed by Eric O’Reilly, is an intense, high‑energy work for advanced concert bands. Written for full ensemble with an expanded percussion section, this piece challenges musicians with driving rhythms, bold textures, and a distinctive tonal palette.
The composition is keyless, built primarily on the C double harmonic scale (1, b2, 3, 4, 5, b6, 7, 1)—often referred to as the Egyptian scale. This unique tonal center gives the piece a dark, dramatic, and exotic sound, making it a standout selection for festivals, competitions, and high‑level performances.
Although designed for a large ensemble, “Hectic” includes cue notes throughout the score, allowing it to be performed effectively by smaller concert bands without losing musical integrity.
Recommended Ensemble Level
Experienced high school concert bands
Groups comfortable with advanced repertoire and complex rhythmic layering
Included Instrumentation
Full Score
Woodwinds
- Piccolo
- Flute 1 & 2
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- Clarinet in Bb 1 & 2
- Bass Clarinet
- Alto Saxophone 1 & 2
- Tenor Saxophone 1 & 2
- Baritone Saxophone
Brass
- Cornet in Bb 1 & 2
- Trumpet in Bb 1 & 2
- Horn in F 1 & 2
- Trombone
- Bass Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Keyboard & Strings
- Piano
- String Bass (or any available bass instrument)
Percussion
- Timpani
- Cymbals
- Bass Drum
- Shaker
- Snare Drum
- Djembe
- Marimba
Minimum Required Instrumentation (“Hectic” offers flexibility, but cannot be performed without at least the following):
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Bass Clarinet or Baritone Saxophone
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Trumpet
- One or more low brass instruments (Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, or Tuba)
- Piano
- Bass
- At least 3 percussionists
Final Notes
- Cornet parts may be played by trumpet players if cornets are unavailable.
- The bass trombone part may be covered by a trombone player if needed.
- If only three percussionists are available, they should prioritize Timpani, Snare Drum, and Djembe.
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