Manhattan Beach Music Game Time - Melton - Concert Band - Gr. 2

Author/Composer:

MELTON, ANDREW

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Genre:

FESTIVAL

Grade/Level:

2.0

Model #:

214127MAN

Composer: Andrew Melton
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 2

Game Time is about the excited anticipation of competition. The musical ideas relate to each other like members of a well-organized team. When the melody is transferred from instrument to instrument, it is almost as if another team or player is chiming in to let us know that they are ready. The piece has two themes. Theme A is meant to create a sense of urgency, and this directly relates to the title of the piece. Theme B is more lyrical, providing contrast and reflecting the beauty of a good game.
Duration: 2:45

(Performance by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Wind Symphony, Ted Shistle, conductor)