Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble

Percussion Section Feature

Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening aleatoric section introduces many of the motives of the work. The final large section is an energetic and aggressive scherzo, followed by a powerful coda.

Program Notes

Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening aleatoric section introduces many of the motives of the work. The final large section is an energetic and aggressive scherzo, followed by a powerful coda.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 1997
Number of Players: Standard + 9
Duration: 19:10
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute 1-4
Flute 5 & Piccolo
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bassoon 1-2
Contrabassoon
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet 1-8
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1-6
Horn F 1-6
Trombone 1-4
Baritone
Tuba 1-2

Percussion 1 (5 Timpani, 5 Woodblocks)
Percussion 2 (5 Timpani, Temple Blocks)
Percussion 3 (5 Gongs, Tam-Tam, Vibraphone)
Percussion 4 (Bass Drum, Xylophone)
Percussion 5 (5 Tom-Toms, Marimba, Vibraphone, 3 Snare Drums)
Percussion 6 (Chimes, Marimba)
Percussion 7 (Vibraphone, Xylophone)
Percussion 8 (Bells, Bass Drum)
Percussion 9 (Crotales (2 octaves), Marimba, Vibraphone)

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