# Sonics: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

- **Brand:** Alfred Music
- **Price:** $150.00
- **Catalog:** alfred
- **Retailer:** alfred
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqVpEps-HaQV7txWZhu4ClL1CJHzlrBjSWnJSSGRmt_DjMZpFcos7Az_UUD1mLh0XEVgiRl5HT2ZV6Xi6ZhiaVCM-mo2LLoJkEKJkb_WQubFsjQmvx8oO5A6lnwRl9BL6zVab1A0Y2BDJXG7unKPClnjwx84jEmrFajqa_OWlaUgBAoBuELWPvHGmFxpU63Yw2xLMktDA9SBqwW9Oixeu10oiIZTR7xxmk5xhaRcJAYE03sMCblzyymGXi1_MxvOrmFgVeCXGHoKAXcpL9oSfMSiL4OHc8bQNFgW83uTmDWzf-zNSCmyuWio2DGaCaWqyk58hDvo-wBb24OFBIdLLEYLBzkXtLJrUt7WqZZCLfeu-7yhjqmVJ33TDDGG8GiqXdURFKCTGmiMf46uC_jIvK8SAXyrXMSMZDUWO1OqKoWzr1ATE=
- **GTIN:** 9781554729470

## Summary

Concert band conductor score and parts for the musical piece 'Sonics' by Donald Coakley.

## Description

This spectacular piece, commissioned by the Markham District High School Wind Symphony, Bill Thomas conductor, is a large-scale dramatic work for concert band. Chromatic harmonies and dissonant intervals create tension and excitement. Mr. Coakley's brilliant writing for the many band pieces he has done has reached a pinnacle with this new composition. Sonics is around 12 minutes in length and touches on a variety of compositional techniques. Within the sonata-allegro form themes are introduced and developed throughout the ensemble. Contrapuntal elements as well as many meter changes (7/8, 5/8) keeps the pace of the piece quick and energetic. This is a monumental addition to concert band literature and will quickly find it's place with other Grade 6 level band pieces. The composer describes this work as "acidy" and that term seems to best capture the mood of the piece. Sonics is a very difficult work that would prove to be a challenge for a university/college level ensemble. Professional bands may also consider this piece because of the virtuosity that is required from all players.

## Categories

- **Categories:** Shipped

## Enrichment

- **Type:** sheet music
- **Type Synonyms:** musical score, conductor score, band parts
- **Tags:** concert band, printed music, musical composition
- **Category Path:** Media > Sheet Music
- **Music genre:** Other
- **Canonical Brand:** Alfred Music

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.octogen.ai/9b2a64a810fa62ecdf8db63b242cdf34/39c91e5b8766e261dacf0de0af75755f.png)

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