Baroque Celebration
Arranger/Composer: James A. Hirt
Item Code: 10960
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Baroque Celebration is based on what might have happened if a baroque composer would have had access to the incredible forces of the modern wind ensemble. The director is encouraged to experiment with various combinations of movements and tempi as well. All of these movements can be played at a wide range of tempi and still remain completely effective and vital.
Program Notes
Baroque Celebration is based on what might have happened if a baroque composer would have had access to the incredible forces of the modern wind ensemble. The director is encouraged to experiment with various combinations of movements and tempi as well. All of these movements can be played at a wide range of tempi and still remain completely effective and vital.
I. Prelude (1:30-2:00)
II. Minuette (1:30-2:00)
III. Arioso (3:50-4:10)
IV. Fantasy (2:45-3:15)
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2005
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 10-12:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Eb
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Trumpet in Bb 3/4
Trumpet in Bb 5
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Contrabass
Timpani
Bells
Xylophone/Marimba