Pervicacity

Originally composed for an orchestra with flexible instrumentation, Jack Stamp reworked the piece for flexible wind band. The word Pervicacity means stubborn, which is highlighted in the recurring three-note motive throughout this driving work.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: 4+
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: SpectraFlex Band Series
Category: Flex Band

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Instrumentation

Part 1
Flute
Oboe*
B-flat Clarinet

Part 2
B-flat Clarinet
B-flat Trumpet*
Alto Saxophone

Part 3
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
F Horn
Trombone

Part 4
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Baritone Saxophone
Euphonium*
Tuba*

*Instruments with an asterisk (*) do not play all of the notes in the indicated part. Therefore, at least one of the other listed instruments must be present.

Piano [optional]

Percussion
Timpani (4 drums), Suspended Cymbal

Percussion [1-2 players]: Tambourine, Slapstick, Bass Drum, Jam Block, Crash Cymbals