Tangents: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK00463755
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tangents - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Trombone/Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Mallet Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Mallet Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tangents - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
The term "tangent" appears in geometry, art and language, and can describe lines, shapes or thoughts that connect or touch, but do not cross or overlap. In this exciting and creative work for young bands, Michael Oare uses contrasting marcato and legato themes along with an underlying rhythmic ostinate to create an unsettled yet dramatic sense of "going off on a tangent."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00463755
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About the Creator: Michael Oare
Michael Oare brings a compositional voice that speaks directly to young musicians without condescension. His works balance accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that engage students while respecting their growing technical and interpretive abilities.
Why we love this
Oare constructs this piece around a genuinely clever central idea without letting the concept overshadow the music itself. The interplay between marcato and legato articulations gives young players real textural work to solve, and the rhythmic ostinato anchors everything while allowing thematic lines to dance across the top.
What to expect
Tangents creates restless forward momentum punctuated by sudden shifts in direction. You hear melody and accompaniment operating in different emotional registers, pulling at each other without resolving into traditional harmony, which generates a compelling sense of musical tangency—things touching without merging.
Who it's for
Directors programming young bands at festival or contest level will find a piece that challenges students without overwhelming them. The Grade 1.5 scoring keeps technical demands reasonable while the compositional architecture rewards careful attention in rehearsal.
How to get the most out of it
- Isolate the ostinato in sectional rehearsals so rhythm section players own it completely; the piece's dramatic tension depends on that foundation staying rock solid while upper voices negotiate the contrasting themes.
- Establish clear visual separation between marcato and legato passages. Conductors benefit from exaggerating the articulation distinction in early rehearsals so the textural shift registers with immediate clarity.
- Balance transparency with weight. These Grade 1.5 ranges are manageable, but resist the urge to push volume at the expense of control; the unsettled quality Oare describes comes from precision, not power.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as a concert opener or closer because its drama and creative orchestration command attention without requiring the ensemble to be fully warmed up. Place it alongside more traditional festival fare to demonstrate your students' interpretive range.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation control and distinction between marcato and legato in lyrical contexts
- Rhythmic independence while playing ostinato figures against contrasting melodic material
- Awareness of harmonic motion and tension in contemporary compositional writing
- Balance and blend in texturally layered arrangements
- Ensemble cohesion under shifting thematic and rhythmic pressure