Ajatuskulku
by Jarmo Sermilä
Train of Thoughts, Train Of Thoughts
for fluegelhorn and small orchstra
Description
Train of Thoughts was written in 1999 after a commission by the Hämeenlinna City Orchestra. I could suggest the solo instrument myself and I chose the fluegelhorn because I was earlier asked to write something for it. Actually this is my second fluegelhorn piece - the first one is from the late 70s with electronic background. I have played the fluegelhorn myself and I really appreciate the lyrical features of the instrument. I wanted to emphasize this quality and compare it to a human thought, or better to say, the development of a thought before it appears in words. (97) After a thought has got its form, it must be tested and countertested, before it can jump on its wings. Here the solo instrument presents the development of a thought and the small orchestra takes care of the objections and acceptance. Yet, the main idea was to present the fluegelhorn and its best sides, which to me are the warm, human sound. Though it can be very flexible, I left all unnecessary virtuoso elements aside and tried to give room to the mellow expression in the microtonality of alternative fingerings and the warmth of the sound in the low register with powerful pedal tones.
© Jarmo Sermilä
Instrumentation 2fl, str, fhn solo
Instrument codes
Abbreviation | Instrument |
Woodwind | |
acl | alto clarinet |
afl | alto flute |
arec | alto recorder |
asax | alto saxophone |
barsax | baritone saxophone |
barhn | baritone horn |
bcl | bass clarinet |
bfl | bass flute |
bob | bass oboe |
bsax | bass saxophone |
bsn | bassoon |
cbsn | contrabassoon |
cl | clarinet |
ehn | English horn |
fl | flute |
hn | French horn |
ob | oboe |
pic | piccolo |
rec | recorder |
sax | saxophone |
srec | soprano recorder |
ssax | soprano saxophone |
trec | tenor recorder |
tsax | tenor saxophone |
Brass | |
ahn | alto horn |
atrb | altotrombone |
barhn | baritone horn |
btrb | bass trombone |
cornet | cornet |
euph | euphonium |
fhn | flugelhorn |
hn | French horn |
tba | tuuba |
thn | tenor horn |
trb | trombone |
trp | trumpet |
Percussion | |
dr | drums |
glock | glockenspiel |
mar | marimba |
perc | percussion |
timp | timpani |
vibr | vibraphone |
xyl | xylophone |
Strings | |
db | double bass |
gamba | viola da gamba |
str | strings |
vla | viola |
vlc | cello |
vln | violin |
Other | |
acc | accordion |
cel | celesta |
cemb | harpsichord |
chords | chords |
elbas | electric bass |
elg | electric guitar |
elorg | electric organ |
elpno | electric piano |
guit | guitar |
harm | harmonium |
hca | harmonica |
hp | harp |
instr | instrument |
kantele | kantele |
keyb | keyboard |
live electr | live electronics |
mand | mandolin |
mel | melody |
org | organ |
pno | piano |
synth | synthesizer |
tape | tape |
Vocal | |
alto | alto |
baryt | baritone |
basso | bass voice |
ch | choir |
chc | childrens choir |
chf | female choir |
chm | male choir |
chx | mixed choir |
cten | countertenor |
mezzo | mezzo-soprano |
sopr | soprano |
speaker | speaker |
ten | tenor |
voc | vocal |
Coding for instrument ensembles and orchestras
Symphony orchestra | |
2222 4331 11 1, str = 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 French horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, one other percussionist, harp and strings |
Wind band | |
2252 3 423 21212 3 = 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 5 clarinets, 2 bassoons - 3 saxophones - 4 French horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones - 2 cornets, alto horn, 2 tenor horns, baritone horn, 2 tubas - 3 percussionists |
Big band | |
221 4 4, pno, guit, db, dr = 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, guitar, double bass, drums |
Additional codes | |
+ | fl+pic = flutist doubles on piccolo |
/ | pno/org = can be played on either piano or organ |
lib | ad libitum |
obl | obligato |
str | str: 65432 = specified number of string players |
str min | str min: 65432 = at least 65432 |
str max | str max: 65432 = not more than 65432 |
solo | vln solo = violin is the solo instrument in a work not obviously for solo violin |
Category Works for Soloist(s) and Orchestra
Premiere
Juha Untala, fluegelhorn, Hämeenlinna City Orchestra, cond. Tuomas Pirilä, Hämeenlinna, October 7, 1999
Movements 1. Julistus/Declamation, 2. Miete/Idea, 3. Valitus/Complaint, 4. Johtopäätös/Conclusion
Commisioned by / dedications Commissioned by the Hämeenlinna City Orchestra
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