Phenomenon Andreas Ziegelbäck

Titel / Title: Phenomenon
Herausgeber / Publisher: Symphonic Dimensions Publishing
Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2024
ISMN: 9790502955007
Schwierigkeitsgrad / Difficulty: 5
Genre: Konzertwerk
Verlagsnummer / Publisher#: SDP338-25-02

Phenomenon is a captivating piece for symphonic wind orchestra, fundamentally based on a single melodic motif while drawing inspiration from various musical genres. The motif, introduced as a horn solo at the beginning, features alternating intervals that leap both upward and downward: the perfect fourth, sixth, fifth, and second (4-6-5-2). Interestingly, this sequence of numbers corresponds to the postal code of the Austrian town of Steinerkirchen. Phenomenon is a motivic and musical composition that captures the spirit, emotional intensity, and musicality of the remarkable phenomenon that is the music association of this town.
Commissioned by the Musikverein Steinerkirchen for the regional competition in 2022 at performance level E, this piece is dedicated to them. The music association is directed by Roland Kastner, with organizational leadership provided by Michael and Hubert Ecklbauer. Special thanks are due to these dedicated individuals, who play a significant role in promoting the remarkable phenomenon that is the Musikverein Steinerkirchen. The orchestra consists of a diverse mix of young and older amateurs, all of whom consistently achieve musical excellence through determination and ambition. Each member of this orchestra is, therefore, an integral part of this impressive phenomenon.