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"Dinghy Rock"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Dinghy Rock |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | Concert Band/Fanfare |
| Date | 29 May 2002 |
| Duration | 2'45 |
| Style | Rock |
| Key | C - Db |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 56 |
| Tempo | 80 BPM |
| Grade | 3 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
CONCERT BAND VERSION:
- Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Oboe 1-2, Bassoon 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3, Bass Clarinet;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- French Horn 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Baritone 1-2, Tuba (Eb and Bb Bass);
- Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums;
- Timpani, Percussion (triangle, congas, tambourine, bar chimes), Mallets (vibraphone, glockenspiel).
FANFARE BAND VERSION:
- Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Bugle in Eb, Flugelhorn 1-2-3, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Baritone 1-2, Euphonium, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Eb Bass, C Bass;
- Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums;
- Timpani, Percussion (triangle, congas, tambourine, bar chimes), Mallets (vibraphone, glockenspiel).
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This composition in 16th rock style is based on a catchy melodic lead and a rhythmical pedal bass. The melody is laid out according to an AABB structure and is played twice (mm. 9-26 and 35-50), in different instrumentation with increasing intensity towards the final B-section. Apart from a melodic intro and coda there is also a modulating central section (mm. 27-34) leading to a climax. This is a fairly easy piece and will give the rhythm section an excellent opportunity to present interesting rock grooves. Work on the proper articulation and feel in woodwinds and brass. Use typical rockpads on the keyboard. Lower brass may play the full bass line in case of a missing bass guitar.