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The Unsquare Suite - for concert band - opus 7 - ABOUDIAB
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Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1893517
Composed by Wajdi Abou Diab. Arranged by Wajdi Abou Diab. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, Classical, Contemporary. 192 pages. W. Abou Diab #1452049. Published by W. Abou Diab (A0.1893517).Composer website: wajdiaboudiab.com
INSTRUMENTATION
Woodwinds
Brass
PICCOLO
HORN 1+2
FLUTE 1+2
Bb TRUMPET 1+2 (straight mutes required)
OBOE 1*+2*
EUPHONIUM^
BASSOON*^
TUBA^
Bb CLARINET 1+2
BASS CLARINET*
ALTO SAXOPHONE
TENOR SAXOPHONE
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
PERCUSSION LIST [one player per part]
PERCUSSION 1: Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal
PERCUSSION 2: Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Tambourine
PERCUSSION 3: Bass Drum
*Part is optional
^Trombone [or Bass Trombone] may double on or cover this part, if available
PROGRAM NOTES
The Unsquare Suite is a suite of five pieces for concert band, composed as a reflection of the asymmetrical world that we live in. Based on many ancient Arabic traditional rhythms, the first movement takes a journey on the 11/8 rhythm called “AL AWISS” with a small introduction, then a lyrical theme, followed by a middle section of 9/8 rhythm (Aqsaq), and back to call the first theme to round up.
The second movement is based on the rhythm “Dawr Hendi” of 7/8 meter and has an energetic feeling, featuring a solo for the horns in the middle section. The third movement features a flute choir creating an extraterrestrial mood and functions as an introduction to the fourth movement.
The fourth movement starts with an exposition of the theme in 4/4, then turns to the 5/4 rhythm featuring a solo French Horn, and then develops the theme through the end of the movement. The fifth and last movement starts with a slow introduction calling an echo from the first movement theme, then takes us on a trip into the Arabic world with an oriental mood theme of 7/8 rhythm that continues to develop until the end, culminating in a Maestoso Coda.
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