Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303052

By Jay Jordan. By Jay Jordan. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Historic. Score and Parts. 105 pages. Pro Creations Music #892637. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1303052).

Requiem for the Pequod
Captain Ahab’s story of obsession, and ultimate failure at the hands of Moby Dick is, of course, a well-worn cautionary tale. The tale of the Pequod, the ship that also met its demise as a result of Ahab’s actions is, in my eyes, worth examining. Requiem for the Pequod begins with Two Bells, tolled to mark the end of the day before Ahab and his crew set sail. The minor theme, played by a solo flute, sets the mood as restful, but somewhat ominous at the same time; treatments by the brass in chorale style and then the full ensemble follow. The next three sections beginning at letter A feature up-tempo variations on the main theme (Setting Sail) followed by a lively Sailor’s Shanty at letter D, both depicting carefree life at sea. A return to a melancholy minor theme at letter E portrays the tedium of Months at Sea as the Pequod and her crew travel toward their destination, unaware of the fate that awaits them. The penultimate section beginning at letter F (Fait Awaits) depicts the culminating battle, from the stirring of Moby Dick beneath the waves to the sinking of the Pequod and the death of Ahab and the crew, save Ishmael, who recounts the tragic tale in the final section Epilogue. 

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1315653

By Jay Jordan. By Jay Jordan. Instructional. 28 pages. Pro Creations Music #904397. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1315653).

This short warm up for either concert band or marching band is a sure-fire way to improve ensemble timing. It should be played with a metronome at first and later with only a metronome count-off and re-check when finished. It should be played in a variety of keys and can also be played as a round with each group separated by two measures.