Antithigram Jack Stamp

Alternative Artikelnummer: MBM1033

Antithigram is coined from the words "antithesis" and "program".

The work is bi-thematic -- the first theme comprised of eleven notes, the second (beginning at measure 63) more like a chorale in structure. A four-note tone cluster (B flat, C, F sharp, B natural) appears in the first measure, and subsequently appears as an arpeggiated ostinato (B flat, C, and F sharp, in orchestra bells and vibraphone) that underpins and adheres subsequent sections. After the themes are treated in a number of traditional ways (two-voice counterpoint, canon, chorale, and diminution) they are joined at measure 110 in a polychordal statement.

Antithigram was composed in the summer of 1977 and premiered by the East Carolina University Symphonic Band in April of 1978 with the composer conducting.

Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation:

Full Score
C Piccolo
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
Bass Drum
Bongos
Chimes
Orchestra Chimes
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Tam-Tam
Triangle
Vibraphone
Xylophone