Silent Movie

The music of Silent Movie is intended to portray the general "slapstick" action - lots of running around, chaotic action, a villain, a maiden in distress, punches, knocking down and tripping up.

Genre: Young Band Series | # of Players: Standard
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 2:30

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium BC
Tuba
String Bass/Bass Guitar

Mallets
Drums
Aux. Percussion
Timpani

Program Notes
Silent Movie was inspired by silent movies such as The Keystone Cops and Charlie Chaplin. The music is intended to portray the general "slapstick" action - lots of running around, chaotic action, a villain, a maiden in distress, punches, knocking down and tripping up.