Towers

This piece, a tonal and atonal concert overture, depicts the final ascent of mount doom by Frodo and Samwise form J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Return of The King," from "The Lord of The Rings." Driving rhythms, dense harmonic sonorities, and melodic Romanticism in this piece reflect the excitement, drama, and sheer power of the Tolkien Trilogy.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2003
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 8:50
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Full Orchestra

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bb Clarinet 1/2
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1/2
F Horn 1-4
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani (5 drums)
Percussion 1 (xylophone, snare drum, temple blocks, triangle, chimes, tom)
Percussion 2 (tam tam, suspended cymbal, chinese gong, wood block, triangle)
Percussion 3 (finger cymbals, tam tam, bass drum, wood block)
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass