Gaudi

Composed 2023

Duration: 22 minutes | Grade 5+ Symphonic Band

After witnessing much of the beauty of Barcelona's mystical UNESCO world heritage sites, Joshua ventured to learn more about the city's mysterious architect, Antoni Gaudi. And in doing so he found a story filled with death, sorrow, and loneliness, but also humility, admiration, and faith. In an attempt to bring more awareness to the Catalonian architect's story, Joshua composes a large 22-minute composition for symphonic band, with four movements depicting different perspectives of the architect's narrative: mystery, growth, struggle, legacy. His hope is that Gaudi's story pushes us to reimagine the life we live in and learn from him on how to become a better and inspiring person.

INSTRUMENTATION

Flute 1/Piccolo Alto Saxophone in Eb 1-2 Euphonium

Flute 2 Tenor Saxophone in Bb Tuba

Oboe Baritone Saxophone in Eb Timpani

Clarinet in Eb Trumpet in Bb 1-3 Mallet Percussion 1-4

Clarinet in Bb 1-3 Horn in F 1-2 Percussion 1-3

Bass Clarinet in Bb Trombone 1-2

Bassoon 1-2 Bass Trombone

* - Doubled by another instrument part/need more than one for this piece.

Mallet Percussion 1: Vibraphone*, Crotales, Glockenspiel (bells)

Mallet Percussion 2: Vibraphone*, Crotales, Glockenspiel (bells)

Mallet Percussion 3: Marimba*, Chimes, Glockenspiel (bells)

Mallet Percussion 4: Marimba*, Chimes

Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, High Tom

Percussion 2: Bass Drum, Triangle, Crash or Suspended Cymbal

Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, 3 Toms, China Cymbal, Splash Cymbal

Optional Instruments that can be requested: Eb Alto Clarinet Eb Horn 1-2 Baritone T.C. Double Bass

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