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Genre: Band
# of Players: Standard
Level: 2 | Duration: 4:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2010
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Cast in two sections, the opening iof Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the band sonorities.
Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 2 | Duration: 4:30
Instrumentation
Piccolo (& Flute)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
T.C. Baritone
Tuba
Mallet Percussion 1 (Bells, Xylophone)
Mallet Percussion 2 (Vibraphone)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 players] (Snare Drum, Woodblock, Bass Drum, Triangle, Claves)
Percussion 2 [2players] (4 Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals)
Program Notes
The Gregorian chant “Tantum Ergo” is the basis for this tone poem for band. Cast in two sections, the opening of Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the band sonorities.