Flying High (Flexible instrumentation) No 4 in the Encounter Series

Description

Flying High (Part of the Encounter Series)

After some tough times, during the pandemic, we’re all looking forward to some happier times. “Flying High” is that feel-good, optimistic music that we all need to kick start a music recovery. NB. The video uses the old series name.

Educational Aspects:

The music contains  musical features that could be pointed  out to students:

Structure
Intro (minor key)
A – Section A (major key)
B – Section B
D – Section C
E – Section A1 (modulated)
**Above repeated **
Bar 62 – Coda

Pedal Point – From bar 2
Dynamic contrast: crescendo at C
Off-beat: Bass at D
Homophonic texture – G is a good example
Imitation or antiphonal texture – Intro and D section
Perfect Cadence— bar 62

etc.

The Encounter Series is a set of original compositions in a flexible format. The pieces can be performed with a minimum of three musicians (covering parts 1-3) and backing tracks. However, the piece enables you to expand to full school orchestra.

Flexible instrumentation:

Included in the download: full score with all parts; a short score showing parts 1 to 4 (concert pitch instruments) and piano; All instrument parts; 4 mp3s are included; reference mp3; piano, bass and drums ; drums only; The three backing tracks have a two bar click lead-in.

NB. Parts 1 to 3 are equal in difficulty.

Part 1:

Flute / Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Violin

Part 2:

Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet/Euphonium/Trombone, Bass clef Euphonium/Trombone, Alto Saxophone/Eb Tenor Horn, Violin

Part 3:

Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet/Euphonium/Trombone, Bass clef Euphonium/Trombone, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Eb Tenor Horn, Violin, Viola

Part 4:

‘Cello/Double Bass/Tuba/Bass Guitar, Eb Bass, Bb Bass

Part H: (Simple harmony part for beginners)

Parts in C, Bb, Eb and Bass clef concert pitch (for Trom / Eup)

Keyboard right hand with guitar chords

Other:

Piano, Drum Kit

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