<p>"Bahumba" is a nonsense word but a no-nonsense selection for concert band. The word stems from a sound composer Peter Sciaino heard coming from an idling car. The engine, clearly having issues, had an "uneven" gate or pulse. He mindlessly heard the word "Bahumba" within the sounds emerging from the struggling motor. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if "uneven" in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within the context of a concert band piece. (2:43)</p>

Concert and Contest

Oboe

Eb Alto Sax

Bb Trumpet

F French Horn

Percussion

Bb Tenor Sax

Bb Clarinet

Bb Bass Clarinet

Trombone

Eb Baritone Sax

Timpani

Baritone TC

Flute

Tuba

Euphonium BC

Bassoon

Mallet Percussion

Concert Band

Alfred Young Symphonic Band Series

Bahumba

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