{"product_id":"wu-xing-00-pk-0008319","title":"Wu Xing: Concert Band Conductor Score \u0026 Parts","description":"The \u003ci\u003eWu Xing\u003c\/i\u003e (pronounced wu-hsing) are the traditional Chinese five phases---Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. \"Wu\" refers to the number 5 and \"Xing\" means phases. In \u003ci\u003eWu Xing\u003c\/i\u003e the concept is more fluid, ever-changing, and more akin to phases. These five phases also have traditional pitch associations in Western solfege that produce a pentatonic scale and these corresponding harmonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is in effect a Concertino for Two Percussion and Band. The number five is referred to throughout the idea of \u003ci\u003eWu Xing\u003c\/i\u003e, and I have used it here in a variety of musical ways---five-measure phrases, five-note harmonies, a five-note melody, five-note rhythms, etc. The work features two solo percussionists playing a variety of sounds organized by instruments made of, or representing, metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Winner of the 2016 College Band Director's National Association Young Band Composition Contest.","brand":"Alfred Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44604162080904,"sku":"00-PK-0008319","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6104\/0520\/files\/00-48778_large_96f0f71e-bf47-4114-8fd0-4200d21ac768.jpg?v=1779252609","url":"https:\/\/www.alfred.com\/products\/wu-xing-00-pk-0008319","provider":"Alfred Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}