Program Note
Blue Dog Bop (Grade 4), is a punchy work for concert band that uses recurring rhythm, syncopation, and mixed meter to create a groove. This groove serves to unify the work even when the colors change in percussion and the wind instruments are suspended in a kaleidoscope of changing chords, entrances, and dynamics. A note to conductors: At letter C, the chords and shifting dynamics are the focus, allow the colors to shift and the percussion to accompany. Composed simply because sometimes we need a bop.
Reproduction Notice:
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.