Resistance (Band Gr. 3)

A foreboding opening from the upper woodwinds sets the scene for Resistance, a dramatic piece for intermediate band. Following the intro, the piece moves through up-tempo low winds, aggressive percussion interjections and dramatic rips to a thrilling conclusion.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Emerald Band Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Chimes
Percussion 2: Snare Drum
Percussion 3: 2 Concert Toms
Percussion 4: Hi-Hat
Percussion 5: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 6: Bass Drum

Program Notes
A foreboding opening from the upper woodwinds sets the scene for Resistance. Building into an ominous theme from the low brass and horns, this dramatic piece moves to an up-tempo romp led by pulsing low winds and aggressive percussion interjections. Soaring horn lines, complete with dramatic rips, take us back to the opening theme, and the trepidation of an intense and dissonant ending.