SUMMARY
For Art’s Sake is a journey through the distinct and contrasting art styles of Escher, Picasso and Pollock.
INFORMATION
Year Commissioned: 2024
Difficulty: Grade 3.5
Duration: 7:25
Percussion by Lee Allman
Sound design by Rob Halpner
Program coordination by Dan Morrison
Commissioned by the Alvin High School Marching Band (TX) — Mr. Jeremy Kitchens, Director
REPERTOIRE
Pictures at an Exhibition — Modest Mussorgsky
Little Fugue in G Minor — J.S. Bach
Short Ride in a Fast Machine — John Adams*
Hymn to a Blue Hour — John Mackey*
Blow it Up, Start Again — Jonathan Newman*
*COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE NEEDED
featured solos or sections:
Flute solo
Bassoon solo
Saxophone quartet (AATB)
Trombone ensemble (6+)
PRICING
Winds — $1,000
Winds & Full Percussion — $2,000
Individual Movements (w/ Perc.) — $750