Orpheus Can't Can-Can

A clever novelty piece based on the the famous Can-Can dance. Wonderful use of percussion intertwined with the easy band parts. Will bring a smile to any audience and make the performers want to play it often.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 1.5 | Duration: 2:00

Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2/Oboe*
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet*
Alto Saxophone*
Tenor Saxophone*
Baritone Saxophone*

Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2*
Bb Trumpet/Cornet 1
Bb Trumpet/Cornet 2
Trombone*
Euphonium*
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba*

Timpani/Whistle
Percussion 1 (glockenspiel, xylophone)
Percussion 2 (drum set)

Piano*

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

Program Notes
Poor Orpheus! As soon as he gets into his famous dance, odd 3/4 bars and unusual happenings get in his way. Another of Michael Brand's humorous looks at the classics.