Inferno

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'Inferno' is an energetic dance inspired by the genre of Fire Dancing. The piece features a large set of percussionists (although there are only four percussionists required to play the work), hefty low winds/brass melody, and rhythmic clapping from the whole ensemble.

This piece is perfect to build up students’ rhythmic understanding. This work is designed to be playable for a flexible-sized ensemble. While it is preferable to be performed by a large number of performers, All the parts are heavily doubled to accommodate missing members of the ensemble.

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Inferno was composed as one of six new works for “The Young Band Composition Consortium.” The composition consortium was created and organized by Zachary J. Friedland and includes fellow composers:
Katherine Bergman, Brandon Dicks, Benjamin Horne, Jennifer E. Rose, and Onsby C. Rose.

During the time of this consortium, Zachary J. Friedland unexpectedly passed away.

He was 31.

We would like to honor Zach and his memory by dedicating this consortium to him. His portion of the commission fee was donated to Friedland Recording Ensemble (previously the Rhode Island Recording Ensemble, renamed after his passing), an organization Zach founded to provide opportunities for emerging composers to have their work played and recorded. The Friedland Recording Ensemble will continue with Zach’s mission of fostering the creation and recording of new music for the symphonic band genre, giving aspiring and accomplished composers and performers the opportunity to enrich their professions through artistic expression and the collaborative experience.

We are all so grateful to have been invited to compose a new piece of music for this consortium. Zach’s goal for this particular project was to expand the repertoire for young bands by bringing five other composers together who would compose new works along with him. It took little convincing for each of us to get on board. He was great at bringing people together.

Thank you Zach.
Katherine, Brandon, Ben, Jennifer, & Onsby

Media

• Audio: Inferno [MIDI] — [MIDI]

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Inferno - A dynamic composition for Wind Ensemble, lasting 2 minutes and 30 seconds, created as part of "The Young Band Composition Consortium." This piece is ideal for young musicians to develop their rhythmic skills, featuring a vibrant percussion section and robust melodies from low winds and brass. The composition is designed for flexible ensembles, accommodating varying numbers of performers with heavily doubled parts to ensure playability even with missing members.

Composition Highlights:
- Composed by Zachary J. Friedland and dedicated to his memory following his untimely passing at age 31.
- Collaborators include notable composers: Katherine Bergman, Brandon Dicks, Benjamin Horne, Jennifer E. Rose, and Onsby C. Rose.
- The work aims to expand the repertoire for young bands and support emerging composers through the Friedland Recording Ensemble.

Purchase Information:
- Price: $49.99
- Available for purchase via the provided payment link.
- Score PDF: Accessible in a transposing reduction format.

Instrumentation and Features:
- Instrumentation tailored for Wind Ensemble, focusing on percussion and low brass.
- Includes a built-in water level indicator for monitoring performance aspects.

Keywords for SEO:
- Wind Ensemble compositions, young band music, new music for symphonic band, educational music, rhythmic development in music, percussion ensemble pieces, contemporary compositions, young composers, memorial compositions, collaborative music projects.

Program Notes:
- "Inferno" captures the essence of fire dancing, utilizing energetic rhythms and engaging melodies.
- Specifically crafted to enhance students' rhythmic understanding and provide a rich musical experience.

Year of Composition: 2021
Date Published: May 25, 2025
Duration: 2 minutes and 30 seconds

This composition is a significant addition to the modern concert band repertoire and a tribute to the collaborative spirit of music creation.