Printed set (Score & Parts)
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2 (optional)
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2(optional)
Eb Clarinet (optional)
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet (optional)
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bb Soprano Saxophone
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone 1
Bb Tenor Saxophone 2
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
Bb Trumpet 4
F Horn 1/2
F Horn 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium (div.)
Tuba
String Bass (doubling Elctric Bass)
Electric Guitar or Piano (optional)
Harp
Drums
[Percussion 1] Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Claves, Shaker
[Percussion 2] 4 Toms, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Crasher, Conga, Monkey Tambourine
[Percussion 3] Tam-tam, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
[Percussion 4] Tubular Bells, Glockenspiel, Xylophone
The piece opens with a classical/romantic feel, followed by a mixture of emphatic rhythm patterns and styles in the second half, and a coda in the initial style. It combines symphonic motives with African-American rhythmic themes.
The "classical" section evokes Shobi's long, prestigious history. A triple meter Vivace begins in a light French style. A compelling, melodic Adagio follows the Vivace. The beautiful soprano sax solo has a hint of jazz. As bold brass fanfares resonate, the musical momentum intensifies and gains an even more colorful character, like a Debussy symphonic poem.
At mid-point, a percussion entrance radically changes the atmosphere. Polyrhythmic phrases in the woodwinds overlap brass fills as the brass build into a strong a FUNK riff, establishing a groove for soprano sax improvisation. The style then alternates between FUNK and SWING. These alternations present a great opportunity for showmanship. Especially in the SWING section, having a lush "symphonic jazz" sound like the big band/strings effect of later Sinatra.
The end is a repeat of the beginning. A concluding fanfare is offered, heralding Shobi Gakuen's bright future.
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