The Devil's Workshop (6-Part Flex Band Gr. 4)

The Devil’s Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the ‘devil’s interval.’ Chromatic scales were likewise seen as evil sounds. This, combined with the goofy character of the music and the mischievous percussion sounds, may invoke images of a playful little devil puttering around in his workshop on a Saturday afternoon.

Genre: 6-Part Flex Band | # of Players: 6+
Series: The SpectraFlex Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 2:00

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (showing all transposed parts)
Condensed Score (only "C" parts)

Adaptable Parts
(2 copies of each of all parts for each listed instrument)

Part 1: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet

Part 2: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone

Part 3: B-flat ClarinetTrumpet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, F Horn

Part 4: B-flat Clarinet/Trumpet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, F Horn

Part 5: B-flat Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, Trombone/Euphonium,Bassoon

Part 6: B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon, Tuba, Double Bass (optional)

Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Timpani (3 drums)
Bells
Percussion: Bass Drum, Vibraslap, Hi-Hat, Triangle, Tambourine, Crash Cymbals, Slapstick


Program Notes
The Devil’s Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the ‘devil’s interval.’ Chromatic scales were likewise seen as evil sounds. This, combined with the goofy character of the music and the mischievous percussion sounds, may invoke images of a playful little devil puttering around in his workshop on a Saturday afternoon.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The SpectraFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring traditional high-to-low scoring with 5 or 6 parts and optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by a multitude of wind or keyboard percussion instruments while maintaining the spectrum of sound we have grown to love about the wind band.