From the Shaken Tower: Symphony for Percussion and Winds
Commissioned by a consortium of university wind ensembles organized by Dr. Reed Thomas of Middle Tennessee State University. Based on the poem “Chimes” by Alice Meynell.
Composer:
David, James
Year(s) Composed:
2014
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
17 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble with Percussion Soli: 2.picc.2.4.bcl.cbcl*.2.cbn-2ax.tx.bx-4.4.3.btb.euph.2-6perc[2mar.2crot.2mrc(s,l).2ss.2tamb.2vib.2chi.guiro.timb.clv.shekere.2wb.2tom(m,l).glk.bng.kick.jam block.scym.china.spl.tam(m).2metal cans(h,l).springdrum.sbl.timp.bd.zcym.wb(s).brk]
*substitute part for cbn
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Wind Ensemble with Percussion Soli:
Flute I, II
Piccolo
Oboe I, II
Clarinet I-IV
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet (substitute part for Contrabassoon)
Bassoon I, II
Contrabassoon
Alto Saxophone I, II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn I-IV
Trumpet I-IV
Trombone I-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba I, II
Percussion Soli I-VI:
2 Marimbas
2 Crotales
2 Maracas (small and large)
2 Slap Sticks
2 Tambourines
2 Vibraphones
2 Chimes
Guiro
Timbales
Claves
Shekere
2 Wood Blocks
2 Tom-toms (medium and large)
Glockenspiel
Bongos
Kick Bass
Jam Block
Suspended Cymbal
China Cymbal
Splash Cymbal
Medium Tam-tam
2 Metal Cans (high and low)
Spring Drum
Sleigh Bells
Timpani
Bass Drum
Sizzle Cymbal
Small Wood Block
Brake Drum
Movements:
I. A flying night
II. To the gates
III. Alone, aloud
Publication Information:
Zodiac Pacific, James M. David (2014)
Premiered:
Reed Thomas/Middle Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble, September 18, 2014.
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