Centennial Symphony (Gala for Band)


Commissioned by the University of Texas Longhorn Band for the University’s centennial in 1983. The original 1993 publication included only the first movement.

Composer:

Gould, Morton

Year(s) Composed:
1982 - 1983

Difficulty:
Grade 5

Duration:
21 minutes

Instrumentation:
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Band: 2.picc.3(III=eh).3.ecl.bcl.cacl.2.cbn-2ax.tx.bx-4.8(V-VIII=offstage).4.3bhn.2-perc[cym.tri.chi.tamb.rtc.bd.gourd.ss.bng.cbl.sd.temp.mar.xyl.toms.gong.td.sand.sbl.cast.clv.bl.hand hammers]

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Movements:

I. Fiesta, “Lively and Exuberant”
II. Trails, “Slowly Moving”
III. Ghosts, “Slowly–from afar”
IV. Roundup (“Finale”), “Brisk”

Publication Information:

Schirmer (1993, 1998)

Premiered:

Glenn Richter, University of Texas Centennial Celebration, Austin, Texas, Spring 1983.

Availability:
Available for Rental

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