Symphony for Band
Commissioned by Larry Curtis and the California State University, Long Beach Symphonic Wind Ensemble. They used it as the centerpiece for their tour of Switzerland and Austria in 1977.
Composer:
Westin, Philip
Year(s) Composed:
1977
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
18 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Band:
Flute I, II
Piccolo
Oboe I, II
English Horn
Clarinet I-IV
E-flat Clarinet
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Contra Alto Clarinet (optional)
Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon I, II
Alto Saxophone I, II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn I-VI
Trumpet I, II
Cornet I-III
Trombone I, II
Bass Trombone
Baritone Horn I, II
Tuba I, II (3 players)
Timpani
Percussion (7 players):
Triangle
Chimes
Snare Drum
Tenor Drum
Bass Drum
2 Suspended Cymbals (medium and large)
Sizzle Cymbal
Crash Cymbals
Gong
Gourd
Claves
Temple Blocks
Wood Block
Brake Drum
Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Marimba
Vibraphone
Piano & Celesta
Harp
String Bass
Movements:
One Movement
Publication Information:
Composer
Premiered:
Larry Curtis/California State University, Long Beach Symphonic Wind Ensemble, spring 1977.
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