FJH Music Company Twittering Machine - Balmages - Concert Band - Gr. 2.5

Author/Composer:

BALMAGES, BRIAN

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Grade/Level:

2.5

Model #:

B1715

Composer: Brian Balmages
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 2.5

Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork by Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this dark music depicts a struggle between nature and machine. A haunting melody slowly transforms as the machine around it grows (represented by a series of layered percussion sounds). A deeply rich and powerful work for young bands that invites many opportunities for cross-curricular discussion.
Duration: 4:20