DreamCircus

Have you ever dreamt of running away to join the circus? That is exactly what DreamCircus does for you. Opening with an expansive introduction, the dream state begins only to fade into the excitement of the big top. Snippets of circus themes play as the percussion adds its unique touch with whistles, whips and horns heralding the circus clowns.

Program Notes

Commissioned by the Northern Illinois All-University Band, Lawrence Stoffel, Conductor

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
Horn 1
Horn 2
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1 (Bells, Police Whistle, Triangle, Cowbell, Alarm Clock)
Percussion 2 (Chimes, Slapstick, Tambourine, Snare Drum, Triangle, Crotales)
Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Woodblock, 2 Concert Toms, Duck all, Small Gong, Antique Car Horn)
Percussion 4 (Small Gong, Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Hi-Hat, Antique Car Horn, Suspended Cymbal)
Percussion 5 (Bass Drum, Bell Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Dog's Squeaky Toy)