Autumn in the Park

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tambourine, Wood Block — Autumn in the Park reflects the beauty of the warm days, cool nights and vivid colors of this favorite time of the year. Beginning at an easy walking tempo (Andante), the opening represents a stroll through the park, relaxing and reflective followed by a dance-like section (Allegretto) of happy children playing in the park. Contrasting tonal colors and dynamic contrasts are featured as melodies are shared between woodwinds and brass with the careful addition of percussion. Autumn in the Park is appropriate at any season for concerts or festivals. This light concert selection, with contrasting tonal colors and dynamics, reflects the beauty of warm days, cool nights and the vivid colors of this favorite time or year. Shared melodies between woodwinds and brass with the careful addition of percussion make this an easily prepared, yet educational and musically fulfilling, concert or festival selection at any time of the year.