KJOS CONCERT BAND GRADE 2 F Wwa07E $7.00 RYAN NOWLIN SHIPWRECKED < | Kyos BEGINNING CONCERT BANDW/oR Kes New A. Kios Music Company + San Dieso, CALF |THE COMPOSER A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Ryan Nowlin holds both his B.M. and M.M. degrees from Bowling Green State University. He currently teaches instrumental music in the Brecksville Broadview Heights School District (Ohio), where he directs the high school wind ensemble, marching band, jazz ensemble, symphonic band, eighth grade band, and assists with the seventh grade band. Mr. Nowlin was also an instructor in conducting and band scoring at Bowling Green State University. He serves 35 a staff arranger for the Kansas State University Marching Band as well as the 8GSU Falcon Marching Band, ‘Mr. Nowiin is an active composer and arranger, and has been commissioned to write for Grade 1 through Grade 6 concert bands, brass quintet, tuba quartet, horn ensem- ble, and solo horn and piano. His composition A Christmas Fanfare is featured as the opener on The Tower Brass's CD "Snowed In...Again.” His Elegy (for Herbert A. Spencer) was premiered in 2005 at the 37th International Horn Society Summer Symposium by Grammy Award Winner Andrew Pelletier He is also @ much sought after guest conductor and adjudicator. Mr. Nowiin’s numerous awards include the James Paul Kennedy Music Achievement Award, the Mark and Helen Kelly Band Award, and the Faculty Excellence Award for his work at BGSU. He is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, MENC, ASCAP, and the International Horn Society. He also holds honorary memberships in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma INSTRUMENTATION LIST 4. Ast Ate 4 2nd Flute 3- Oboe 6- Ist Bs Clarinet 6 - 2nd Be Clarinet 3 Br Bass Clarinet 3 - Bassoon 2- 15t & Alto Saxophone 2 - 2nd E Alto Saxophone 2 - By Tenor Saxophone 2 - & Baritone Saxophone 4-15 Bs Trumpet/Cornet 4. 2nd BF Trumpet/Cornet 4-FHoin 6 - Trombone 2 - Euphonium 2 - Bs Euphonium T.C ‘ 4-Tuba 1 - Electric Bass 4 - Timpani 1 - Mallet Percussion Chimes, Bells 2 Percussion | a — Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, ~ Brake Drum, Rainstick 2 - Percussion Il (2 Players): tow Tom, Snare Drum Bass Drum 4 - Rehearsal Piano 1 - Full Conductor Score Approximate Performance Time ~ 2:50 Additional scores and instrumental parts are available. To hear a recording of this piece or any other Kjos publication, please visit www. kjos.com.THE COMPOSITION Shipwrecked was commissioned by the Elmwood Middle School Bands, Bloomdale, Ohio, under the direction of Sutin Brinkman, ‘The high seas have always held a sense of mystery and attraction for those with an adventurous spirit Its unexplainable lure and the promise of foreign lands have enticed the likes of explores such as Magellan and Christopher Columbus, immigrants seeking a new life and new opportunities, and even pirates and treasure hunters, But the sea seemingly has a will ofits own, and has claimed the lives and ships of countless travelers, This piece exists only in the moment of tragedy and fright. Performed with a sense of urgency, the setting of this story Lup to the students’ imaginative interpretation. The piece begins in the open sea when tragedy has struck. The peal of the chimes sounds the alarm while suspended cymbal and finger snapping depict the waves and the rain. The ominous entries of the different sized drums create a sense of panic. 8y m. 9, the occupants of the ilHlated ship must now make splitsecond decisions to save their lives. ‘The ostinato figure first introduced in the clarinets in m. 9 must always be played in a similar style regardless of where itis scored. It is important that the low brass and low reeds pay close attention to the dynamic markings: “accented” in this piece does not necessarily mean “loudly.” Imm, 13, the melody isin the fow brass and low reeds, The triangle continues to sound the alarm. Itis suggested that the triangle be clipped to a music stand. While striking the steady eighth notes with a medium beater on the bottom of the instrument with the right hand, the student's left hand index finger and thumb will be opening “o" and pinching +" around the triangle to create the desired effect. In m. 21, the rhythmic figures in the trumpets, alto saxophones, ‘oboes, and flutes represent the panic and haste of the passengers, but the melody remains in the low brass and low reeds. Attention must be paid to the dynamics of this section so that the desired balance is achieved. In m. 37, the haunting melody of an unknown fate is introduced in the alto saxophones and clarinets, The melody is eventually shared by the trumpets while the flutes, oboes, and bells carry the ostinato and the low brass and low reeds present the drama, By m. 46, the boat has capsized and the passengers are thrown to the sea, frantically treading ‘water. Careful attention must be paid to the key signature as well as the balance of all parts. The snare drum must not dominate the group. In m, 61, itis important that the tempo remain constant, though the “feel” shifts from four beats per bar to a long two beats per bar. To depict the loss of control and helplessness of the shipwrecked souls, three hymn quotes are employed. The hymn section begins with "Eternal Father Strong to Save" (a 19th century English hymn associated with the Royal Navy and the United States Navy), continues with "Nearer My God to Thee” (a 19th century English hymn), and climaxes with a quote from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which incorporates part of the ‘Ode an die Freude ("Ode to Joy"). Itis important that each hymn be treated in a legato style By m. 86, the picture in the listener's mind returns to the open sea as the victims of this tragedy await rescue in the rain, No clues to their fate are given by the music, but students are encouraged to create, research, and present the prologue and epilogue of this story. Make this a truly imaginative voyage!