Jenny Jackson

[S]pan

Performance Score

Jenny Jackson

[S]pan

[2015]

for mixed ensemble

Instructions for performance:

There are separate parts for WOODWIND, BRASS & STRINGS All three parts are

shown on the Performance Score. Any instruments which fit into these categories are

acceptable.

The size of the ensemble is flexible and will be largely dependent on the size of the

venue, although there should be a minimum of four performers in each group.

WOODWIND & BRASS

Prior to performance, these performers should agree on a common starting pitch. This

pitch is always shown on a single-line line stave and is returned to throughout the piece.

All other pitches are relative to this.

They should also determine who will be in Group 1 and Group 2. There should be a

similar number of performers in each group. Decide who will play the Woodwind Solo 1

& Solo 2 and Brass Solo 1 & Solo 2 parts.

Group 1 performers should be positioned on one side of the performing space and

Group 2 performers on the other. They should spread out and inhabit the entire space,

wherever possible. It is not necessary for these performers to be able to see each

other.

The dynamics are crucial to emphasise the panning effect.

STRINGS

Performers in the String group should be grouped closely together in the centre of the

performance space. They will need to be able to see each other in order to coordinate

events within the group.

ALL PERFORMERS need a stopwatch and should follow the given timecode carefully

in order to coordinate events effectively.

Timecode figures: These timings override the approximate durations.

Approximate durations: These provide a guideline for events between the

timecode figures.

[S]pan

Jenny Jackson

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Performance Score

© Jenny Jackson 2015

Group 1

Woodwind

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

Strings

sfpp f

Still & calm - a sense of space

pp f pp

U

20"

20"

U

*

[pre-agreed starting

pitch - see notes]

Solo 1

12"

U

20"

Jenny Jackson

[S]pan

[* Optional: use mutes/ hand stop ad. lib.]

*

Solo 1

[pre-agreed starting

pitch - see notes]

10"

U

U

20"

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Group 1

W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

Strings

mp

p

f

o

f

sf p f

p fp

p f

[a Major 7th higher than

pre-agreed starting pitch]

20"

Solo 1

10"

45"

Solo 1

[pre-agreed starting

pitch - see notes]

sfp

8"

30"

*

Solo 2

12"

45"

[a Major 2nd lower than

pre-agreed starting pitch]

*

Solo 2

8"

[* Optional: use mutes/ hand stop ad. lib.]38"

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[coordinate bowing]

[ANY mid-range pitch -

relative to your instrument's range]

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45"

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10"

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Group 1

W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

Strings

pp

f

Warmer

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ppf

pp f

pp f

o

mp mf p f o

f p mp o

ALL players enter

[stagger entries]

[a Major 2nd higher than

pre-agreed starting pitch]

5"

U

20"

1'20"

∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏

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6"

U

[a Major 7th higher than

pre-agreed starting pitch]

5"

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U

[stagger entries]

ALL players enter

5"

U

20"

1'20"

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6"

U

[a Major 2nd higher than

pre-agreed starting pitch]

5"

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1'20"

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Group 1

W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

Strings

sfp

osfp

osfp

sfp

osfp

osfp

o

sfp

osfp

osfp

o

sfp

osfp

osfp

o

With more movementB

mp p f mp o

sfo o

1'20"

U

1'40"

20"

U

4"

U

3"

U

4"

1'55"

U

6"

U

5"

U

8"

U

1'20"

U

1'40"

20" 3"

U

4"

U

5"

U

1'55"

6"

U

6"

U

6"

U

U

1'20"

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Group 1

W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

Strings

pp pp mf p fsfp

pp

pp

sfp

o

sfp pp

pp

mf

sfpo

sfp pp

pp

pp mf

sfp pp

mp

o

p mp p mf p

f

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10" 8"

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6"

6"

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nat.

2'40"

8"

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2'50"

U

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2'35"

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8"

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10" 8"

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6"

6"

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2'30"

8"

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2'50"

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2'25"

8"

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6"

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10"

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2'50"

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ALL

W.W.

ALL

Brass

Strings

mf

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mp

pp

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p mp o

pp p o

sfp

pp mp pp

o

Gentle & sweet

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U

2'50"

Play these boxes in ANY ORDER.

U

10"

U

5"

U

6"

3'10"

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10"

U

12"

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2'50"

[choose ANY pitch close to starting pitch

- change pitch with each repetition]

play independently

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3'10"

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W.W.

ALL

Brass

ALL

Strings

pp mf pp

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p

mf

op f

o

mp p

mp

sf mp sf

mp p

3'10"

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4'

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50"

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3'10"

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4'

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Play these boxes in ANY ORDER.

U

10"

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8"

3'10"

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pizz.

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slow strums

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6"

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Group 1

W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

1

Divisi

Strings

2

mp f p f pmf

pp

mf

f

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E

f pmf

pp mp f p mp

p

sf

f p f

p f

p f pp f pp

p f

mf f ff

p f pp

ff

sfp mf

f

sf pmf

pp

ff

f

p

sfp pp

4'

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W.W.

Group 2

Group 1

Brass

Group 2

1

Divisi

Strings

2

mp

p

sf

f

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ff

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accel.

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p f pp ff mf mp sfsubito pp

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p f

mf mp sf ffsubito pp

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sf p mf pp mff

mpf p

mf sf p mp ff sf p

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ALL

PLAYERS

ff

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p

f

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accel.

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Brass

Strings

fff

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sff p fff

mf fff

fff mf

fff sfff sfff sfff

sfp sfp

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7'10"

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20"

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Brass

Strings

sfp

mf p o

p pp o

sfp mp o p o

sfp pp

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ALL

W.W.

&

Brass

Strings

mf

pp

pp

mf

mf

pp

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pp

mf mp f pp

ALL

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Brass

Strings

sfp p sf p

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Group 2

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the dynamic surge with

your Group to create a

panning effect

8'15"

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Change pitch with each repeat -

Group 1 slowly ascending;

Group 2 slowly descending

Group 1

Group 2

Group 1

Group 2

Group 1

Group 2

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20"

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≤ ≥ ≤ ≥ ≥

U

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12"

8'35"

∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏

rpt.ad.lib.

40"

9'15"

9'15"

W.W. & Brass: gradually drop out & stop playing,

apart from both W.W. & Brass Solo 1 players

√

9'55"

9'55"

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40"

rall.

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5"

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å

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å

å

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≥ ≤ ≥

10"

í ™™

25"

∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏∏

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Ä

‚

Strings: gradually synchronise bowing & dynamics:

include rests, occasionally: go against the

Brass & WW dynamic surge, as much as possible

pp

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å

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å

mf

pp

gliss.

≤ ≥

U î™™

10"

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30"

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Performance Score 13

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°

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Group 1

W.W

&

Brass

Group 2

Strings

mp

mp

pp

pp

mp

mp

o

Slowly disappearing

L

p sf p sf

W.W.

&

Brass

Strings

o

M

pp sfp sfp mp pp p o

9'55"

Solo 1 players (not coordinated)

Solo 1 players (not coordinated)

-

10'15"

10'15"

-

15" 5"

Brass Solo 1 only

Brass Solo 1 only

10'30"

10'30"10"

-

-

Ä

åå

Warm & sonorous

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å

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Ä

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≥

Ä

å

åå

å

åå

[subtle

transition

to trem.]>

√

20"

Ä

10'50"

√

20"

11'10"

√

sul pont

play independently

nat. gliss.

glis

s.

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Performance Score14