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"Dinghy Rock"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Dinghy Rock
ComposerF.G.J. Absil
Instrum.Concert Band/Fanfare
Date29 May 2002
Duration2'45
StyleRock
KeyC - Db
Meter4/4
Measures56
Tempo80 BPM
Grade3

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt

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.