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Symphony for wind ensemble

Symphony for Wind Ensemble is written for piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, E-flat clarinet, 3 B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 E-flat alto saxophones, B-flat tenor saxophone, E-flat baritone saxophone, 4 horns in F, 2 comets, 4 B-flat trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, string bass, and 6 percussion lines that include: timpani, xylophone, castanets, vibraphone, chimes, 2 suspended cymbals, crash cymbals, triangle, snare drum, tambourine, tenor drum, crotales, bass drum, guiro, and tom toms (high, medium high, medium low, and low). The piece is comprised of three main themes: a rhythmic, harmonic, and a melodic theme. Formally, the symphony is in a complex ternary form with an introduction, transitions, and coda. While the symphony is not tonal, particular attention is given to open fifths, and scales that do not have an open fifth above the tonic, such as the Locrian, or the whole-tone scales. / School of Music

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/188225
Date January 2006
CreatorsHarbin, Douglas A.
ContributorsNagel, Jody Jay
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Format43 leaves : music ; 28 cm. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
SourceVirtual Press

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