Paul Dooley, Paul Dooley Music - Elytra

Publisher:	Paul Dooley Music
Composer:	Paul Dooley
Model:	4008517
Name:	Elytra
Category:	Sheet Music > Scores
Band grade :	5
Medium :	Softcover
Series :	DOOLEY
UPC :	196288176732
Voicing :	Score
Condition:	Brand New
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Elytra (2022) was commissioned by the United States Navy Band, conducted by Captain Kenneth C. Collins for their 2022 Midwest Clinic performances and 2023 National Tour. Originally I was inspired by the incredible naval aviation technology of the F/A-18F Super Hornets and F-14 Tomcats. But in my research I discovered the equally impressive biological mechanics found in nature's aviators like the fireflies, ladybugs, and other beetles. They possess elytra, a remarkable set of high-strength, lightweight wings that both protect the body and facilitate flight. The elytra soundscape “took flight” with muted brass clusters, pulsating augmented chords, scraped cymbals and bluesy melodies. In the dark middle section, I imagine one of our beetle friends burrowed into tree roots, before lifting off again, buzzing along close to earth at a high rate of speed.