Commissioned by a consortium of universities.
Composer:
Stamp, Jack
Year(s) Composed:
2006
Difficulty:
Grade 5
Duration:
21 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Soprano Vocal Solo and Band/Wind Ensemble: 2(II=afl).picc.2(II=eh).3.bcl.cacl.1(2)-2ax(I=sx).tx.bx-4.3(III=flg).2.btb.euph.1-timp.perc(9)[cym.bd.crot.sd.tri.tamb.3toms.granite blocks.cym.2cbl(s,l).scym.scym(s).clv.2cng.timb.rtc.temp.hat.bd.chi.mar.vib]-pno-db
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Soprano Vocal Solo
Band or Wind Ensemble:
Flute I, II (II doubles Alto Flute)
Piccolo
Oboe I, II (II doubles English Horn)
Clarinet I-III
Bass Clarinet
Contra Alto Clarinet
Bassoon (2 players)
Alto Saxophone I, II (I doubles Soprano Saxophone)
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn I-IV
Trumpet I-III (III doubles Flugelhorn)
Trombone I, II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (9 players):
Crash Cymbals
Bass Drum
Crotales
Snare Drum
Triangle
Tambourine
3 Tom-toms
Granite Blocks
Crash Cymbals
2 Cow Bells (small and large)
Suspended Cymbal
Small Suspended Cymbal
Claves
2 Congas
Timbales
Ratchet
Temple Blocks
Hi-hat
Bass Drum
Chimes
Marimba
Vibraphone
Piano
String Bass
Movements:
I. Elegy (in memory of David Diamond)
II. Scherzo – Dance of the Hippos (homage to Ravel)
III. Romanza (with a nod to Aaron Copland)
IV. Finale (to Alex Jeschke and William Black)
Publication Information:
Masters (2007)
Premiered:
Stephen K. Steele, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, November 2006.
Availability:
Available for Purchase
Recordings:
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