SCULPTURESQUE

Commissioned by Caroline Hand with University of Minnesota Bands. Grade 1~2

"Every block of stone has a sculpture inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”

Michelangelo

Woodrow close-up
Woodrow close-up

Photograph by Ingrid Martin

Woodrow
Woodrow

Photograph by Ingrid Martin

Woodrow close-up
Woodrow close-up

Photograph by Ingrid Martin

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Sculpturesque is inspired by the sculptures in the Minnesota Sculpture Garden.

The main theme is rhythmically based on the names of some of the sculptures.

Learn more about the

Minnesota Sculpture Garden here

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'Know your stuff ' teaching material

See the score

"Own Choice" component

See a sample lesson. Try it!

... go on...

Instrumentation & pitch range

What is a "colour wheel" score?Instrumentation is divided into teams. The make-up of each team is determined by the pitch material so that all instrumentalists are playing in a comfortable range. 

Where may I buy this piece?

Teach timbre, texture and balance through this 'Burger King' style composition activity built into the performance piece.