Dos Danzas
Andrea Reinkemeyer
About this work:
Dos Danzas for Concert Band (2010) was commissioned by and is dedicated to Miller Asbill and The Texas Tech University Concert Band who premiered the work on April 25, 2010 in Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University. As if emerging from a fog, the first movement, Tangential Tango, is a sultry bitonal dance that utilizes long melodic lines against a pulsing tango rhythm. The two keys are attracted to one another, yet repel like magnets with the same polarity. Gallo Fino literally translates from Spanish as “fine rooster;” in the colloquial, it also refers to a finely dressed man who is ready for a night on the town. The uneven 3+3+2 time signature supports the imagery of a strutting rooster preened to impress. Many thanks to Miller Asbill, the music students at Texas Tech University, and Brian Amer for their artistic support.
Version: Concert Band
Year composed: 2010
Duration: 00:09:55
Ensemble type: Band:Concert band
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 3 Flute, 2 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 1 Timpani, 4 Percussion (General), 1 Xylophone, 1 Piano, 1 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Double bass is optional. Percussion: 1. Xylophone; 2. Vibraphone/Marimba (4.3); 3. Bongos, Claves; 4. Congas, Tambourine, Triangle; 5. Bass Drum, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle.