On Cloud Nine! (Flexible instrumentation) No1 in the Encounter Series

Description

On Cloud Nine! (Part of the Encounter Series)

After some tough times, during the pandemic, we’re all looking forward to some happier times.” On Cloud Nine!” is that feel-good, optimistic music that we all need to kick start a music recovery.

NB. the video shows the old name for this series.

 

Educational Aspects:

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

 Rondo Form

• – A – Introduction
• A to B – Section A
• B to C – Section B
• C to D – Section A
• D to E – Section C
• E to F – Section A
• F – Coda

Pedal Point – Basis of the A section

Off-beat  – Bass and Rhythm section at D

Polyphonic texture – D and Coda

Unison texture- last three notes

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; 5 mp3s are included; reference mp3; piano, bass and drums ; drums only; Slow Rehearsal track. The three backing tracks have a two bar click lead-in.

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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