Lightning in a Bottle - for Concert Band (2024)
Lightning in a Bottle - for Concert Band (2024)
Difficulty: Medium - Ideal for middle school or early high school ensembles (Grade 3)
Duration: c. 3’15”
This piece was commissioned in consortium by these wonderful programs:
Hector Garcia Middle School; San Antonio, Texas. Zachary Bailey, Director.
Weeki Wachee High School; Brooskville, Florida. Joshua Tavana, Director.
John H. Wood Jr. Middle School; San Antonio, Texas. Reynaldo R. Benitez & Adam C. Chitta, Directors.
John B. Connally Middle School; San Antonio, Texas. Derek Gonzalez, Director.
The International School at Residence Park; Dayton, Ohio. Barry Warfield, Director.
J.P. McCaskey High School; Lancaster, Pennsylvania. John Johnston, Director.
Lightning In A Bottle is a vibrant piece that encapsulates the spirit of optimism and the exhilarating process of invention. Inspired by the metaphorical capture of lightning, the piece explores the electrifying moments of creativity, where ideas spark and illuminate the mind like flashes of lightning.
Score and parts are 9x12 PDFs that can be scaled and printed to 8.5x11 and will be delivered digitally.
Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium B.C.
Tuba
Timpani
Marimba & Glockenspiel
Vibraphone
Drums (Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Cymbals (Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Sizzle Cymbal, Triangle)
Triangle
Program Notes
Lightning In A Bottle is a vibrant piece that encapsulates the spirit of optimism and the exhilarating process of invention. Inspired by the metaphorical capture of lightning, the piece explores the electrifying moments of creativity, where ideas spark and illuminate the mind like flashes of lightning.
Rhythmically syncopated and pulsating with energy, Lightning In A Bottle features recurring motifs and short, dynamic bursts of notes that mimic the nature of sparks of electricity. The music builds upon layers of interlocking rhythms and textures, creating a sense of energy and momentum.
