Pieces of Eight
Arranger/Composer: Carolyn Bremer
Item Code: 14720
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates.
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 6:20
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1, 2, 3
Oboe 1, 2
Bassoon 1, 2
Contrabassoon
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet (optional)
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3, 4
Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Contrabass
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 (glockenspiel, medium triangle)
Percussion 2 (xylophone, slapstick, ratchet)
Percussion 3 (snare drum, woodblock, small triangle)
Percussion 4 (bass drum, crash cymbals, tambourine
Percussion 5 [optional] (claves)