Symphony no. 3: Circus Maximus

Commissioned by the School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin.

Composer:

Corigliano, John

Year(s) Composed:
2004

Difficulty:
Grade 6

Duration:
35 minutes

Instrumentation:
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Three Wind Ensembles, as follows:
1. On Stage: 4(I&II=picc).4(I=eh).3(6).2bcl.cbcl.3.cbn-4.4(I&II=D tpt).4.2euph.2-timp.5perc[bd.scym.tam.2td(h,l).2flex.sd.2lion(h,l).chi.tamb.5toms.temp.xyl.wb.rtc.clicker.police whistle.mrc.2cng.glk.ss.cym.vib.crot.hat.set.brk.anv.tri.2siren.12-gauge Shotgun with super-packed blank]-pno-hp
2. Surrounding the Audience: 0.0.1.0-2ax.tx.bx-2.11.0.0-3perc[3sd.crot]-db
3. Marching band: 1(=picc).0.0.ecl.0-0.2.2.0-perc**[sd.scym*.bd*]
*marching instruments
**same player as perc II from surround band

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Movements:

I. Introitus
II. Screen/Siren
III. Channel Surfing
IV. Night Music I
V. Night Music II
VI. Circus Maximus
VII. Prayer
VIII. Coda: Veritas

Publication Information:

Schirmer (2006)

Premiered:

Jerry F. Junkin/University of Texas Wind Ensemble at Austin, Bass Concert Hall, Austin, Texas, February 16, 2005.

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Available for Rental

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