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...into the blue stretch of light... (Band Gr. 2.5)

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Genre: Band
Series: Emerging: Conservation Series
# of Players: Standard
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:50
Publisher: Jodie Blackshaw Music | Copyright: 200


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  • Notes & Instrumentation

    The Gang Gang Cockatoo, the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory is under threat. The main reason being the elimination of very old gum trees. These trees offer much-needed nesting sites for the cockatoos. Whether or not you are in Australia, nesting sites for native birds is an important issue to raise. Use this rhythmic work, with a piano feature to transport your audience back into nature through sampled bird calls and inspire them to learn more about protecting native bird life in their local area.

    Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
    Series: Emerging: Conservation Series
    Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:50

    Instrumentation
    Conductor's Score (A4 spiral bound booklet)

    Electronic Track
    Audience Participation

    Flute
    Oboe
    Bassoon
    B-flat Clarinet 1
    B-flat Clarinet 2
    Bass Clarinet
    Alto Saxophone
    Tenor Saxophone
    Baritone Saxophone

    B-flat Trumpet 1
    B-flat Trumpet 2
    F Horn
    Trombone/Euphonium
    Tuba

    Piano

    Timpani
    Mallet Percussion 1: Glockenspiel
    Mallet Percussion 2: Xylophone, Wind Chimes
    Auxiliary Percussion 1: Bass Drum, Whirly Tube
    Auxiliary Percussion 2: Gong, Whirly Tube
    Auxiliary Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals

    Program Notes
    ...into the blue stretch of light... is inspired by the life cycle of the Gang Gang and other black cockatoos. When researching information for this piece, I happened upon a remarkable piece of footage taken by citizen scientists from the Canberra Ornithologists Group. The footage shows a juvenile male Gang Gang taking his first flight. I have since learned that this is (currently), one of only two Gang Gang fledging’s caught on camera. From here, my thoughts turned to nurturing, nesting and the enduring love and support offered by parents to their young ones. Hence the piece commences with small and still moments and develops to reflect the growth of the juvenile from their first flight into adulthood. A chance encounter renewed the Judith Wright poem “Black Cockatoos” to me and this flourished the ending of the work into a rousing soundscape. It is hoped the piece captures the wild nature of Australian cockatoos, their boldness, dignity and courage whilst celebrating the life of Jim and Nell Stenning and parents everywhere who encourage their children to fly.

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