Gambit

Price: 
$105.00

Gambit

Arranger/Composer: 

Danner, Greg

Item Code:
25515
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.

Program Notes

The word “gambit” refers to an opening strategy in a game like chess that involves a risky move. A gambit is daring and adventurous, but can lead to success. This idea is the inspiration for the music in Gambit. After a suspenseful introduction an exciting main theme is presented in the trumpets. This theme is developed with the full ensemble, and then gives way to a more contemplative middle section that mixes a new theme with fragments from the earlier music. The final section brings back the main motives from the trumpet theme and introduction for a thrilling ending.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: 6+
Duration: 3:30

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Sample PDF

  • Gambit_Flex.pdf

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    Instrumentation

    Part 1
    Flute
    B-flat Clarinet

    Part 2
    Flute
    Oboe
    B-flat Clarinet
    Alto Saxophone

    Part 3
    B-flat Clarinet
    B-flat Trumpet
    Alto Saxophone
    F Horn

    Part 4
    B-flat Clarinet/Trumpet
    Alto Saxophone
    F Horn

    Part 5
    Tenor Saxophone
    F Horn
    Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon

    Part 6
    B-flat Bass Clarinet
    Baritone Saxophone
    Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
    Tuba
    Double Bass

    Optional Percussion Timpani (2 drums)
    Percussion 1: Xylophone, Bells
    Percussion 2 [2 players]: 2 Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal
    Percussion 3 [2 players]: Snare Drum, Bass Drum