Description
Program Note
Zigzag uses playful rhythmic and melodic patterns to create a lively and unpredictable texture. A core motive of two eighth notes is introduced, developed, and passed between low- and high-voiced instruments, while a contrasting lyrical melody twists and turns up and down the scale. Surprising rhythmic accents and syncopation combine with registral displacement and abrupt changes in direction to result in music that zigs and zags in unexpected ways.
Performance Note
Zigzag is available both in a traditional concert band instrumentation as well as arranged for flexible ensemble. Choose “Score and parts” for the concert band version and “Flexible ensemble score and parts” for the version for flexible ensemble.
Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in B♭1, 2
Bass Clarinet in B♭
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in B♭
Horn in F
Trombone
Baritone T. C.
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 (Xylophone, Glockenspiel)
Percussion 2 (Bass Drum, Snare Drum)
Percussion 3 (Triangle, Whip, Vibraphone, Crash Cymbals)
