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Title	Sparkle
Article no.	4005835
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Contemporary Music (1945-present)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	United Kingdom (uk)
Publisher *	Boosey & Hawkes
Publisher's article no. *	M 051659975
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Publishing
Delivery publisher's art.no. *	HL 48007002
Series title	Windependence Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790051659975
ISMN *	979-0-051-65997-5
ISMN-10 *	M-051-65997-5
Year of publication	2002
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Composer	Mahoney, Shafer
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Additional info/contents	Sparkle is a rhythmic, celebratory work, about four minutes long. Most sections are lightly scored and focus on a single group of instruments. Gradually, these solo lines grow louder and more melodic; they culminate in a final passage for the entire ensemble and a brief fanfare for brass and percussion.
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Programme notes *: The composition "Sparkle" by Shafer Mahoney was premiered at the WASBE conference in San Luis Obispo, California in 1999. This imaginative piece for wind ensemble is a remarkable example of Mahoney's creative and imaginative compositional skills. "Sparkle" begins with a calm and delicate atmosphere introduced by fast woodwind passages. These passages are subtly supported by a simple ostinato bass line, which gives the piece a certain lightness and grace. From the beginning, the music creates an atmosphere of anticipation and curiosity that takes the listener on a sonic journey. As the music progresses the piece gains intensity and energy. Syncopated rhythms and radiant harmonies emerge, and the piece increases in dynamism and complexity. Mahoney skillfully utilizes the various timbres and possibilities of the wind ensemble to create a layered and captivating soundscape. The ending is undoubtedly a highlight of the piece. Here the musical energy unfolds in all its glory, and the ensemble produces a radiant sound that impresses the listener with its brilliance and power. The finale is a triumphant conclusion that leaves the audience with a feeling of excitement and euphoria. The premiere at the WASBE conference in San Luis Obispo was undoubtedly a memorable event. The piece impressed the audience with its innovative sound design, its emotional depth and its artistic ambition. Mahoney managed to create a work that is not only technically demanding, but also has deep emotional resonance and artistic expressiveness. Overall, "Sparkle" by Shafer Mahoney is an impressive and rousing piece that shows the versatility and beauty of the wind ensemble in all its facets. It is a work that delights and inspires both musicians and listeners alike and which has a permanent place in the repertoire of contemporary symphonic concert bands. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Boosey/Hal Leonard Wind Repertory Project

	Format
	Sparkle (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Sparkle (concert/wind band), full score
	1999 WASBE San Luis Obispo, California: Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble, audio CD
	Sparkle, audio CD

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