Aileron
James Naigus (arr. Dawson Burnes)
General Info
Year: 2015 / 2024
Duration: c. 2:25
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Horn Octet
Publisher: RWS Music Compnay
Cost: Score and Parts - $125.00 | Score Only - $17.00
Instrumentation
- Full Score
- C Piccolo
- Flute I-II
- Oboe
- Bassoon (div.)
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
- Horn in F I-II-III-IV
- Trombone I-II-III
- Euphonium
- Tuba (div)
- Timpani
- Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- *Agogo Bells
- *Bass Drum
- *Bongos
- *Chimes
- *Conga
- *Crash Cymbals
- *Glockenspiel
- *Snare Drum
- *Suspended Cymbal
- *Tam-tam
- *Temple Blocks (5)
- *Tom-toms (3)
- *Triangle
- *Wind Chimes
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The title of Aileron is a reference to the hinged flaps on the wings of an aircraft, which are used to help it roll and turn. Throught hr use of furious woodwind trills and runs, soaring brass melodies anbd heroic horn calls, this piece is meant to emulate the sensation of taking flight.
Aileron was originally written for horn octet by Dr. James Naigus. After playing the piecer with the UGA (University of Georgia) Horn Choir, I knew that it had to be adapted into a full wind band work. Dr. Naigus has been a major source of support and inspiration, not only for myself, but for every member of the UGA Horn Studio as well. He is an incredible musician and person, and has helped me in tremendous ways throughout my college career. As such, this arrangement of his work is dedicated to him. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Michael Robinson and the UGA Symphonic Band for premiering this work!
- Program Note from arranger
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of George (Athens) Symphonic Band (Dawson Burnes, conductor) – 14 February 2024 *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Aileron (arr. Burnes) (2015/2024)
- Halcyon (2013)
- Harvest Light (2017/2023)
- Huron Carol (2021)
Resources
- Dawson Burnes, personal correspondence, February 2024
- James Naigus website. Accessed 14 February 2024