Streams in the Desert (Band Gr. 2)

Inspired by a visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, Streams in the Desert captures the vibrant culture of the city through a combination of dance-like and lyrical melodies, syncopated rhythms, and mode mixture.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Sapphire Band Series
Level: 2 | Duration: 2:15

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute
Oboe (or Flute 2)
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Euphonium T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallet Percussion (optional) [1-2 players]: Bells, Xylophone
Percussion 1 [2 players]: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2 [2 players]: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Tambourine

Program Notes
In the spring of 2016, my wife and I visited the city of Marrakesh, Morocco. As we flew over the vast Sahara desert to reach the city, it was striking how this beautiful and fascinating city was surrounded by such immense desert. I was inspired to write a piece of music that captured the essence of the city, its beautiful gardens, iconic architecture, vivid colors, aromatic cuisine, maze-like thousand-year-old market, and bustling central square. Through a combination of dance-like and lyrical melodies, syncopated rhythms, and mode mixture, the band will transport you to Marrakesh!