Bridges Over the River Cam

Bridges Over the River Cam portrays the reflections of the composer during his life as an undergraduate. All the elements of student life are featured; walks along the river, the organist lending his fugue a touch of bravura, leading to a reverie with changing meter, even a gentle hint of romance. This tuneful overture is certainly not too serious and allows all the members of the band to enjoy themselves.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 8:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo*
1st Flute
2nd Flute
1st Oboe
2nd Oboe*
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Eb Alto Clarinet*
Bb Bass Clarinet*
1st Bassoon
2nd Bassoon*
1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone*

1st F Horn
2nd F Horn
3rd F Horn
4th F Horn*
1st Bb Cornet
2nd Bb Cornet
3rd Bb Cornet*
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone*
3rd Trombone
Euphonium
(TC Baritone)
Tuba

String Bass*

Percussion 1 (snare drum, maracas, tambourine)
Percussion 2 (cymbals, tam tam, wood block, glockenspiel)
Timpan

Parts marked with an asterisk (*) are NOT ESSENTIAL, although their presence will obviously enable a fuller realization of the composer's intention to be achieved.

Program Notes
Bridges Over the River Cam was commissioned by Cambridge Youth Concert Band with the help of Eastern Arts Association.

The first performance of this work was given by the Cambridge Youth Concert Band, conducted by the composer, at the Concert Hall of Cambridge University Music School, May 13, 1990.