Zodiac
In astrology, the zodiac denotes those signs which divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude. The term zodiac means "circle of animals.” The name is motivated by the fact that many of the signs of the classical Greek zodiac are represented as animals. J.R. Trimpe pays homage to five of the signs in this spellbinding composition.
The opener of “When Aries Met Taurus” starts with a trombone solo that plays the zodiac theme. It's built in perfect fifths, like Strauss did with Also Sprach Zarathustra. This theme is what most of the show is based on. The cut-off for the opener is the prep for the next song so it allows the productions to flow together seamlessly. Various woodwind soloists are featured in “Duality of Gemini.” They go back and forth, adding in more players as the song goes on. J.R. portrays two different personalities to represent Gemini and its duality. Again, the cut-off is the prep to the ballad for a seamless transition. For the ballad, “Call of Pisces,” the brass fade away and allow the woodwinds to be featured under a trumpet solo. The melody incorporates a bit of the zodiac theme from the opener. The underlying inspiration behind this song was that of a fish (Pisces) swimming upstream. You can hear this in the bass line as it continually ascends through the entire song. The end of the ballad is the first time there is a true cut off. “Scorpio” brings back the opening percussion groove before pushing to the end while bringing back a number of the themes from the front half of the show.
“Zodiac” has success written in the stars!
Music Book:
- Includes full score, parts and Ultimate Site Protection
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- Download: $2,000.00
- Hard Copy: $2,150.00
- Category: Contemporary
- Total Time: 6:52
- Music Grade: 3.5
- Composer/Arranger:
- J.R. Trimpe
- Percussion Arranger:
- J.R. Trimpe & Michael Wrobel
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- Original composition Copyright protected
- Contest Site Protection (See below)
- Full Conductor Score (including percussion)
- Percussion Score (Check availability)
- Complete Set of Wind and Percussion parts
- Customer Service
- Flexible Payment Options
Options Available:
- Smart Music Files
- Finale or Sibelius Files
Optional Instructional Materials for Zodiac
- Animation DVD for Zodiac
- Animation DVD
- $100.00
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Music and/or drill will be contest protected on a first come-first served basis, for each contest performance location you will be attending during the current marching season. This policy will protect each band program purchasing music and/or drill with exclusivity, based on their performance schedule, guaranteeing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines.
Score Instrumentation
- Fl, Cl 1/2, B.Cl, AS, TS, BS
- Trpt 1/2/3, FH, Tbn 1/2, Bar, Tuba, EB
- Bells, Mar 1/2, Vib 1/2, Timp, Chimes, Acc 1/2
- SD, Tenors, 5 BD, Cym
Score Instrumentation Abbreviations Key
| Winds | |
|---|---|
| Pc | Piccolo |
| Fl | Flute |
| Cl | Clarinet |
| B.Cl | Bass Clarinet |
| AS | Alto Saxophone |
| TS | Tenor Saxophone |
| BS | Baritone Saxophone |
| Trpt | Trumpet |
| FH | French Horn |
| Bar | Baritone |
| Tbn | Trombone |
| LB | Low Brass |
| Percussion | |
|---|---|
| Metal | Metallics |
| Crot | Crotales |
| Mar | Marimba |
| Vib | Vibraphone |
| Xyl | Xylophone |
| MK | Mallet Kat |
| KB | Keyboard Percussion |
| Acc | Accessory Percussion |
| Synth | Synthesizer |
| EG | Electric Guitar |
| EB | Electric Bass |
| DS | Drum Set |
| Timp | Timpani |
| SD | Snare Drum |
| BD | Bass Drums |
| Cym | Cymbals |
- All Part sets include Bb Horn and Baritone T.C.
- 1/2/3 - Numbers separated by a "/" means separate parts
- 1-2 - Numbers separated by a "-" means two parts on the same staff
Video about Center X Productions
Music :: Zodiac :: Grade 3.5 Music
| Title | Length | Music Grade | Arranger | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| When Aries Met Taurus | 2:13 | Grade 3 | J.R. Trimpe | Listen |
| Duality of Gemini | 1:24 | Grade 3 | J.R. Trimpe | Listen |
| Call of Pisces | 1:47 | Grade 3 | J.R. Trimpe | Listen |
| Scorpio | 1:28 | Grade 3 | J.R. Trimpe | Listen |
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