Three Dances of Enchantment

Three Dances of Enchantment is a suite of three dances inspired by personal experiences in the composer's life which, through the years, continue to resonate in his memory.

Program Notes

Three Dances of Enchantment is a suite of three dances inspired by personal experiences in my life that, through the years, continue to resonate in my memory.

I. The Via Veneto is a musical reminiscence of those “dolce vita” days I spent on one of Rome’s most fashionable streets. Here, as a young film composer, I watched and learned, with great fascination, about the world of Italian film-making.

II. She Walks Through the Fair is a haunting, bittersweet melody that I discovered on my visit to Ireland. Dedicated to Kylie Charra Keene.

III. The Feast of Saint Rocco is a joyous Italian-American celebration dedicated to Saint Rocco held every summer in my hometown of Raritan, New Jersey. It was here, in my father’s arms at the age of five, that I first experienced the vibrant, bold tartness of an Italian band. It was loud and so wonderful!

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2007
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 11:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Solo Clarinet in Bb 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Contralto Clarinet in Eb
Alto Saxophone in Eb 1
Alto Saxophone in Eb 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Horn in F 1/3
Horn in F 2/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

String Bass (optional)

Timpani
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Triangle, Tambourine)
Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Crash Cymbals)
Keyboard Percussion 1 (Xylophone (shared), Orchestra Bells (shared)
Keyboard Percussion 2 (Vibraphone, Orchestra Bells (shared), Xylophone (shared), 5-octave Marimba)

Optional Harp
Optional Electric Piano