Symphony Number Two was Leidy’s doctoral dissertation at the University of North Texas. It is a dodecaphonic piece that uses aleatoric techniques and requires two conductors.
Composer:
Leidy, William
Year(s) Composed:
1976
Difficulty:
Grade 6
Duration:
19 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Large Wind Ensemble: 2(7).picc.2.3(12).ecl.acl.bcl(2).cbcl.2.cbn-2ax(4).tx(2).bx-4(8).3(9).3(6).euph(2).1(4)-perc(5)[timp.chi.mar.bl.vib.xyl.scym(s,l).cym.gong.sd.sd(s).bng.4toms.bd.tamb.temp.tri]
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Large Wind Ensemble:
Flute I, II (7 players)
Piccolo
Oboe I, II
Clarinet I-III (12 players)
E-flat Clarinet
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet (2 players)
Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon I, II
Contrabassoon
Alto Saxophone I, II (4 players)
Tenor Saxophone (2 players)
Baritone Saxophone
Horn I-IV (8 players)
Trumpet I-III (9 players)
Trombone I-III (6 players)
Euphonium (2 players)
Tuba (4 players)
Percussion (5 players):
Timpani
Chimes
Marimba
Bells
Vibraphone
Xylophone
Suspended Cymbals (small and large)
Crash Cymbals
Gong
Snare Drum
Small Snare Drum
Bongos
4 Tom-toms
Bass Drum
Tambourine
Temple Blocks
Triangle
Movements:
Four Untitled Movements (II and III played simultaneously)
Publication Information:
Unpublished
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