NIGHTMARE (2021)
Flex Version
(For Concert Band and Electronic Accompaniment)
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Conductor Notes
This flexible version of NIGHTMARE (Grade 2.5) is able to be performed by a minimum of 8 wind/string players (at least one player on each part 1-8) and 4 percussionists. Should an ensemble have less than the minimum number of wind/string players, instrument reinforcement tracks tracks are provided.
INSTRUMENT REINFORCEMENT TRACKS are optional accompaniment tracks for NIGHTMARE that also include certain instrument samples to help balance ensembles that need "reinforcements" in certain areas. These tracks would be used in place of the regular NIGHTMARE accompaniment as it includes both the electronics and reinforcement instruments. These can be used in performance, but are also a great rehearsal tool for ensembles that may rehearse in smaller groups split up among various periods throughout the day.
Each reinforcement track is named based on the instrument sample(s) it contains. Ex. "Upper Voices" track would help balance an ensemble that is heavy in low wind instruments.
Only part 5 contains divisi. In the event that only one wind/string player is assigned to part 5, the higher part should be given preference.
The string bass part in the score is notated one octave lower than it is written in the string bass part - simply to help save space in the score.
About the Music
A sequel to 2019's "Afraid of the Dark," "NIGHTMARE" is an electroacoustic glance into what happens when we fall in to a dreaded bad dream. "NIGHTMARE" details the journey from the moment we close our eyes and sleep creeps over us, to when our consciousness arrives in the middle of a bone-chilling horror scene, and finally to when we open our eyes the next morning, thankful that it was all just a dream.
In order to accurately convey the events and emotions that take place throughout "NIGHTMARE," musicians will be tasked with performing with contrasting articulations, dynamics, and styles. Attention to balance is a must - not only in relation to the other musicians in the ensemble, but to the electronic accompaniment, which provides tempo and additional textures tot the soundscape which makes up the piece.
Consortium Members
Afton High School Concert Band
Afton, New York
Mrs. Karen Clark, Director of Bands
Armstrong Jr. High Band
Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Mr. Rob Reams, Director of Bands
Bishop Lloyd Middle School
Lloydminster, Alberta
Ms. Anya Pogorelova, Director of Bands
Bradford High School Bands
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mr. Karl C. Mueller, Director of Bands
Caldwell ISD Bands
Caldwell, Texas
Mr. Cody Knott and Ms. Rachel Hall, Band Directors
Cottonwood Creek K-8 School Symphonic Band
Dublin, California
Mr. Jasper Tran, Music Director
Dordt University Campus-Community Band
Sioux Center, Iowa
Dr. Onsby C. Rose, Director of Instrumental Studies
Elk Lake High School Concert Band
Springville, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Kathleen Amabile, Band Director
Elkton High School Wind Ensemble
Elkton, Maryland
Mr. Danny Reynolds, Director of Bands
Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School Band
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Mr. Gregg Charest, Director of Bands
Glen Allen High School Band and Orchestra
Glen Allen, Virginia
Mr. Ryan Addair, Director of Bands
Hanover Central Bands
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Mr. James Lowry, Director
Hart High School Senior Band
Hart, Michigan
Mr. John Taranko, Director of Bands
Holton Middle School Band
Holton, Kansas
Mr. Jayme Malsom, Director of Bands
Houston County High School Concert Band
Erin, Tennessee
Mr. William M. Whitt, Director of Bands
Jac-Cen-Del High School Band
Osgood, Indiana
Mr. Cameron Papandria, Band Director
Lake Central High School Symphonic Band
St. John, Indiana
Mr. Elliot Smith, Director of Bands
Leechburg Middle School Concert Band
Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Mr. Jacob Mrochek, Director of Bands
Lipscomb Wind Ensemble
Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Ben Blasko, Director of Instrumental Studies
Martinez Middle School Wind Ensemble
Lutz, Florida
Mr. Christopher B. Johns-Klein, Director
McLean High School
McLean, Virginia
Mr. Chris Weise, Director of Bands
Mukwonago High School Wind Ensemble
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Mrs. Emma Angoli, Director of Bands
Muskego High School Symphonic Band
Muskego, Wisconsin
Mr. James Beckman & Mr. Matt Mueller, Directors of Bands
New Bern High School Bands
New Bern, North Carolina
Mr. Chris Elbing & Ms. Kristen Graham, Band Directors
Nichols Middle School Symphonic Band
Evanston, Illinois
Mr. Cary Jacobs, Band Director
North Catholic High School Concert Band
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Mr. David Emanuelson, Director of Instrumental Activities
North Schuylkill Wind Ensemble
Ashland, Pennsylvania
Mr. William Lennox, Director of Bands
Palisades Charter High School Wind Ensemble
Pacific Palisades, California
Mr. J. Tyler Farrell, Director of Bands
Plum Senior High School Concert Band
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mrs. Bethany Loy, Band Director
Sacred Heart University Band
Fairfield, Connecticut
Mr. Keith Johnston, Director of Bands
Salem High School Symphonic Band
Salem, Virginia
Mr. John E. Wright, Director of Bands
Siegel High School Band
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Mr. Alex White and Mrs. Mikaela Littleton, Band Directors
Smith Middle School Wind Ensemble
Cleburne, Texas
Mr. Matthew Hiller and Ms. Jacqueline Ruddick, Directors
Southwoods Concert Band
West Des Moines, Iowa
Mrs. Samantha Beeman, Band Director
St. Johns Country Day School Symphonic Band
Orange Park, Florida
Mr. Michael R. Warren, Director of Bands
St. Phillip School Band
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Ms. Jennifer Pearson, Band Director
Tunesmith Solutions
Melbourne, Australia
Mr. Greg Peterson, Artistic Director
Westlake Middle School Concert Band
Broomfield, Colorado
Mr. Michael Windham, Director of Bands
William C. Overfelt High School Concert Band
San Jose, California
Mr. Ken Nakamoto, Director of Instrumental Music