Inferno | Concert Band
Inferno | Concert Band
'Inferno' is an energetic dance inspired by the genre of Fire Dancing. The piece features a large set of percussionists (although there are only four percussionists required to play the work), hefty low winds/brass melody, and rhythmic clapping from the whole ensemble.
This piece is perfect to build up students’ rhythmic understanding. This work is designed to be playable for a flexible-sized ensemble. While it is preferable to be performed by a large number of performers, All the parts are heavily doubled to accommodate missing members of the ensemble.
Inferno was composed as one of six new works for “The Young Band Composition Consortium.” The composition consortium was created and organized by Zachary J. Friedland and includes fellow composers Katherine Bergman, Brandon Dicks, Benjamin Horne, Jennifer E. Rose, and Onsby C. Rose.
During the time of this consortium, Zachary J. Friedland unexpectedly passed away.
He was 31.
We would like to honor Zach and his memory by dedicating this consortium to him. His portion of the commission fee was donated to Friedland Recording Ensemble (previously the Rhode Island Recording Ensemble, renamed after his passing), an organization Zach founded to provide opportunities for emerging composers to have their work played and recorded. The Friedland Recording Ensemble will continue with Zach’s mission of fostering the creation and recording of new music for the symphonic band genre, giving aspiring and accomplished composers and performers the opportunity to enrich their professions through artistic expression and the collaborative experience.
We are all so grateful to have been invited to compose a new piece of music for this consortium. Zach’s goal for this particular project was to expand the repertoire for young bands by bringing five other composers together who would compose new works along with him. It took little convincing for each of us to get on board. He was great at bringing people together.
Thank you Zach.
Katherine, Brandon, Ben, Jennifer, & Onsby
Instrumentation
2 Flutes
1 Oboe
2 Clarinets in Bb
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Low Reeds #1: Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon 1
Low Reeds #2: Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 2
2 Trumpets in Bb
Horn in F
Low Brass: 2 Trombones, 2 Baritones (T.C), 2 Euphoniums (B.C)
Tuba
Timpani: 2 Drums
Mallets #1: Glockenspiel [optional]
Mallets #2: Marimba, Xylophone
High Drums: Snare, Tenor, Other [all share the same part]
Bass Drum + Triangle [both share the same part]
Shaker [optional]
Auxilary Percussion: Congas, Bongos [optional]
Percussion Effects: Gong, Suspended Cymbals [optional]
[The required percussionist are: Timpani, Mallets 2 (Xylophone), High Drum (Snare Drum or Tenor Drum), Bass Drum]
