Zare - Water Bear Jig for flex band

Instrumentation
Part 1: Flute/Clarinet in Bb/Trumpet in Bb
Part 2: Flute/Oboe/Clarinet in Bb/Trumpet in Bb/Alto Saxophone in Eb
Part 3: Clarinet in Bb/Trumpet in Bb/Alto Saxophone in Eb/French Horn in F
Part 4: Tenor Saxophone in Bb/French Horn in F/Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
Part 5: Bass Clarinet in Bb/Baritone Saxophone in Eb/
Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon/Double Bass/Tuba
Timpani
Mallets: Vibraphone/Marimba
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, 5 Wood Blocks
Percussion 2: Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 3: Triangle, Bass Drum
Program note
The Water Bear, pictured on the cover and whose scientific name is the "tardigrade," is
a fascinating microscopic creature with four pairs of legs. It is known for its hardiness,
able to survive in some of the most extreme conditions, including freezing cold,
burning heat, and in the vacuum of space. But its striking appearance and awkward way
of moving is what this music captures. This jig is a bit lumbering, not quite reaching the
tempo or energy of a typical jig, and the harmonies are a bit quirky.
Water Bear Jig was commissioned by a consortium of wind ensembles, including:
The University of Memphis, Dr. Armand V. Hall, Associate Director of Bands
Rowan University, Dr. Joseph Higgins, Director of Bands
Viera High School, Dominick Eggen, Director of Bands
Oyster Bay High School, Matthew Sisia, Director of Band
Woodhaven High School, Bradley Faryniarz, Director of Bands.
• Score is transposed
• Small noteheads indicate optional octave transpositions
• At reh. G, the conductor may choose which musician from each section plays the
solo
Duration: ca. 2’30”
Grade 4
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