Commissioned by the West Texas State University Symphonic Band, Donald J. Lefevre, director.
Composer:
Grantham, Donald
Year(s) Composed:
2009
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
20 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Band:
Flute I-III
Piccolo
Oboe I, II
English Horn
Clarinet I-III (9 players)
E-flat Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon I, II
Contrabassoon
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn I-IV
Trumpet I-IV
Trombone I, II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba (2 players)
Timpani
Percussion I-V:
Xylophone
2 Vibraphones
Marimba
Wood Block
Snare Drum
Triangle
Chimes
Mark Tree
Bells
Bell Tree
Tambourine
2 Tam-tams (medium and large)
5 Suspended Cymbals
Bass Drum
Sizzle Cymbal
Guiro
Lion’s Roar
Small Triangle
Vibraslap
Cow Bell
Thunder Tube
Hand-Cranked Siren
Brass Wind Chimes
Drum Set
Piano
String Bass
Movements:
I. Bright, then dark
II. Melancholy
III. Stomp
Publication Information:
Piquant Press (2010)
Premiered:
Donald Lefevre/West Texas A&M Symphonic Band, CBDNA National Conference, Austin, Texas, March 2009.
Availability:
Available for Rental
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