Japanese Slumber Song (Wood)

Originally written for brass band in 1981, Japanese Slumber Song always provokes a strongly favorable reaction when performed. This highly talented composer has captured the mood of Japanese modes as well as the tranquillity, but transferred it to the western band with stunning effect.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 9:00

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

String Bass*

Timpani
Percussion 1 (xylophone, cowbell, wood block, suspended cymbal)
Percussion 2 (bass drum, bass drum, glockenspiel)

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