Dizzy Overture
Orchestra
2.2.2.2/4.3.3.1./timp.3perc/strings
5 minutes
Commissioned by
Adam Bodony and the New World Youth Orchestra (Indianapolis, Indiana)
2.2.2.2/4.3.3.1./timp.3perc/strings
5 minutes
Commissioned by
Adam Bodony and the New World Youth Orchestra (Indianapolis, Indiana)
PERUSAL SCORE
| dizzy_overture_score.pdf |
This work is a tribute to the jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie. Known for this unique angled trumpet bell, “balloon” cheeks, and legendary high range, Dizzy ushered in a new era of jazz known as bebop. In addition to being a talented and innovative jazz musician, Dizzy was also famous for his friendly fun and humor. He was an entertainer at heart; often clowning around with his fellow musicians onstage, and bantering with the audience. This short overture is directly inspired by Dizzy’s magnetic personality and contains melodies composed and performed by Dizzy himself, including several excerpts from his improvised solos. Dizzy Overture was commissioned by Adam Bodony, director, and the New World Youth Orchestra with financial support from the Indiana Arts Commission.