Daughtrey-Strange Dreams (SP)-M/ASX

Strange Dreams by Nathan Daughtrey is based on the poetry of StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas. Strange Dreams illustrates each story with unique colors. The first movement, Unheard Music, features a four-note ostinato in the marimba part with a soaring melody in the saxophone (or clarinet). Roles are reversed toward the middle of the movement. The second movement, Ballerina Mom, is a rather lop-sided dance with a pattern of 3 6/8 bars and a 7/8 bar. Short and sweet. The third movement, Mermaid Song, opens with the ethereal theme in the rolled marimba before moving into a bubbly sextuplet feel. The final movement, Pools of Light, is a fast and furious update of the two-part invention with wonderful interplay between the two instruments. Includes a score and parts for marimba, alto saxophone, and Bb clarinet/soprano saxophone.


Number of Players: 2
Difficulty:Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Clarinet/Soprano Saxophone or Eb Alto Saxophone

Player II: Marimba 5 Oct.

Nathan Daughtrey (b. 1975) earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Education (1997), a Master of Music in Percussion Performance (1999) and a Doctor of Musical Arts (2004) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Described as "fresh and imaginative," (Percussive Notes), his band and percussion works are quickly gaining international recognition with performances at educational institutions of all levels, festivals/contests, and music conferences around the world. Many of his original works and arrangements are becoming standards in the repertoire, including "Limerick Daydreams" for percussion ensemble or symphonic band, "Shock Factor" for percussion quintet, and "Strange Dreams" for clarinet/alto saxophone and marimba.