Uptick (Band Gr. 4)

After a lyrical opening that showcases Stamp's mastery of counterpoint and polytonality, Uptick lives up to its name, driving forward with incessant quarter notes and an ever-ascending ostinato, freely passed around the ensemble. This one will keep you on your toes!

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 4:15

Instrumentation
Piccolo [optional]
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
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
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [4 drums]
Mallet Percussion 1: Bells
Mallet Percussion 2: Vibraphone, 4-octave Marimba, Xylophone [shared]
Mallet Percussion 3: Chimes, Xylophone [shared]
Percussion 1 & 2: Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal