Of Ancient Dances (Band Gr. 5)

Of Ancient Dances is a four-movement work that explores the full gamut of emotions and styles. Movements include Incantation, Ancestral Chant, Song of Lament, and Dance of War. Powerful in scope with extraordinary opportunities for the entire ensemble to showcase its virtuosity!

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series:
Level: 5 | Duration: 11:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo (1)
Flute 1 (4)
Flute 2 (4)
Oboe 1 (1)
Oboe 2 / English Horn (1)
Bassoon 1 (1)
Bassoon 2 (1)
E-flat Clarinet (1)
B-flat Clarinet 1 (4)
B-flat Clarinet 2 (4)
B-flat Clarinet 3 (4)
Bass Clarinet (2)
Alto Saxophone 1 (2)
Alto Saxophone 2 (2)
Tenor Saxophone (2)
Baritone Saxophone (1)

B-flat Trumpet 1 (3)
B-flat Trumpet 2 (3)
B-flat Trumpet 3 (3)
F Horn 1 (1)
F Horn 2 (1)
F Horn 3 (1)
F Horn 4 (1)
Trombone 1 (2)
Trombone 2 (2)
Trombone 3 (1)
Euphonium (2)
B-flat Baritone T.C. (2)
Tuba (4)
String Bass (1)

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallets: Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Maracas, Bass Drum, Bongos, Triangle, Gong
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Wind Chimes

Program Notes
Of Ancient Dances is a four-movement work that explores the full gamut of emotions and styles. Movements include Incantation, Ancestral Chant, Song of Lament, and Dance of War. Powerful in scope with extraordinary opportunities for the entire ensemble to showcase its virtuosity!