Vocalise (Band Gr. 2.5)

André Waignein's Vocalise for wind band is characterized by beautiful, floating melodies, rich harmonies, and well-crafted counterlines. The second half of the piece adds drum set, giving the work more drive, while retaining the lyricism from the beginning.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series:
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:00

Instrumentation
Transposed Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

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

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallets: Vibraphone, Bells
Percussion 1: Drum Set (Snare, Bass, Hi-Hat, Ride)
Percussion 2: Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes
André Waignein's Vocalise for wind band is characterized by beautiful, floating melodies, rich harmonies, and well-crafted counterlines. The second half of the piece adds drum set, giving the work more drive, while retaining the lyricism from the beginning.