TRANZENDENTAL DANSE OF JOI
by Jim Bonney - for concert band [6 '30"/ Grade 4]
score and musical examples coming soon!
I've become very fond of eschewing the creative confines of both "highbrow" and "lowbrow" music, and simply creating "nobrow" music. This piece is equally as inspired by hearing Beethoven in a concert hall as it is by the kids playing plastic buckets outside Wrigley Field. It has elements of jazz sophistication a la Pat Metheny and Herbie Hancock, as well as pop elements of Shania Twain and James Taylor. My hope was to create something uplifting and inspiring, in gratitude for the inspiration these artists have given me.
TranZendental Danse of Joi is dedicated to Nicki -- my inspiration for writing something so joyful.
World Premiere: October 31st, 2004, WIND ENSEMBLE X, Milt Allen, conductor
WIND ENSEMBLE X was formed by Jim Bonney and Milt Allen in order to premiere and perform new works that break the traditional mold of concert band/wind ensemble music. The members of this ensemble were hand-picked for their considerable talent as well as their positive enthusiasm for the project. They are:
Flute: Melanie Angert, Laura Nieman, Morgann Davis, Christina Lyons
Oboe: Eric Schwartz
Bassoon: Emily Patronik
Clarinet: Justin Johnston, Christine Kloss, Andy Brown, Bria Baker, Dennis McElroy, Tami Stripsky
Bass Clarinet: Deanna Brizgys
Alto Sax I/Soloist: Shawn "Thunder" Wallace
Alto Sax I: Ryan Alexis
Alto Sax II: Megan Beavers
Tenor Sax: Jess Mullen, Jamie Henderson
Bari Sax: Steve Alguire
Trumpet: Derek Scoles, Stephen Ondak, Adam Ladd, Zak Reed
French Horn: Greg Edwards, Jenna McCoy, Amanda Purcell, Travis Pennell
Trombone: Matthew Saunders, James Arthur, Lee Auer, Ben Factor
Baritone: James Erchick, Jackie Philbin
Tuba: Joe Witkowski, Zach Roberts
Keyboards: Brian Zse
Bass: Kevin Dengel
Percussion: Brian McNulty, R.J. Demland, Maria Finkelmeier, Chris Lizak, Chris Woten, Michael Bailly
Drums: Steve Purcell
[Score and Parts = $125.00 + shipping & handling]
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