J,S, Jig (c/b) Brant Karrick

Titel / Title: J.S. Jig
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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This delightful offering presents the music of Bach as an Irish Jig! Very cleverly done, J.S. Jig is certain to be a favorite on your next concert!

Featuring J.S. Bach's Was Gott tut, das ist Wohlgetan
and Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Written in October of 2006, J. S. Jig is a dance that fuses themes of J. S. Bach into a lilting 6/8 Irish jig. The first sketch consists of the main theme, initially as a fugue, and includes a short quote of Bach's much-loved 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring.' As the composer continued to play with the theme, experimenting with harmonies, colors and orchestration, he began to imagine old Johann himself along with some good-humored Irish musicians looking over his shoulder. He wanted them all to be pleased and like the music! To further pay homage to Bach, he decided to include the Bach chorale 'Was Gott tut, das ist Wohlgetan,' a chorale which the composer's father had transcribed and had become a favorite of the composer.

J. S. Jig begins with a subtle percussion groove followed by quick exchanges of the main themes between sections of instruments. A complete statement of the jig theme is followed by a short development, a fugue and a short transition into the chorale played by the brass choir as woodwinds continue the jig idea. As the main theme returns, the orchestration becomes denser, harmonies become more dissonant and the dynamics build to a thunderous climax.

J. S. Jig is dedicated to Joe Allen, to the many outstanding bands he has taught in Muhlenberg County and to the 20062007 Muhlenberg North band students. His passion, energy, drive and commitment to excellence has profoundly influenced the lives of numerous students, teachers and colleagues over the past 40 years, and his legacy in Kentucky will endure for many more years to come.

1 Conductor Score
1 Piccolo
5 1st Flute
5 2nd Flute
1 1st Oboe
1 2nd Oboe
1 1st Bassoon
1 2nd Bassoon
4 1st Bb Clarinet
4 2nd Bb Clarinet
4 3rd Bb Clarinet
2 Bb Bass Clarinet
2 1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone
2 Bb Tenor Saxophone
1 Eb Baritone Saxophone
3 1st Bb Trumpet
3 2nd Bb Trumpet
3 3rd Bb Trumpet
2 1st F Horn
2 2nd F Horn
2 1st Trombone
2 2nd Trombone
2 3rd Trombone
2 Euphonium B.C.
2 Euphonium T.C.
4 Tuba
Percussion 5 players:
4 Mallet Percussion (Agogo Bells/Bells/Marimba/Xylophone)
3 Percussion 1 (Claves/Snare Drum/Tambourine)
3 Percussion 2 (Cabasa/Bass Drum/Maracas)
4 Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal/Vibraslap/Triangle/Concert Toms/Crash Cymbals)
1 Timpani

World Parts available for download from www.alfred.com/worldparts
Eb Alto Clarinet
Eb Contra Bass Clarinet
Bb Contra Bass Clarinet
1st Eb Horn
2nd Eb Horn
1st Trombone in Bb T.C.
2nd Trombone in Bb T.C.
3rd Trombone in Bb T.C.
1st Trombone in Bb B.C.
2nd Trombone in Bb B.C.
3rd Trombone in Bb B.C.
Euphonium in Bb B.C.
Tuba in Bb T.C.
Tuba in Bb B.C.
Tuba in Eb T.C.
Tuba in Eb B.C.