Australian Rhapsody, An
Arranger/Composer: Ralph Hultgren
Item Code: YMB005
Publisher: Brolga Music
The composer has atempted to convey the feeling of both joy and sadness by contrasting the light, almost frivolous tune of Queensland Drover with the melancholy of Moreton Bay.
Program Notes
An Australian Rhapsody is a symphonic work constructed from melodic fragments based on two folk tunes presented in the piece. The composer has atempted to convey the feeling of both joy and sadness by contrasting the light, almost frivolous tune of the Queensland Drover with the melancholy of Moreton Bay.
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 1986
Publisher: Brolga Music
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe 1, 2
Bassoon
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bb Contra Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2, 3, 4
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Euphonium BC
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1, 2, 3
Mallet Percussion
Timpani