Ancient Air and Dance

Description

Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Bongos, Wood Block, Percussion 2, Tom-tom, Suspended Cymbal — Enormously well crafted and full of Del Borgo's usual rhythmic flair, effective scoring and colorful use of percussion, Ancient Air and Dance is easier to play than it sounds. The composer shows how to employ the color resources of a band to maximum effect in this strong, contest-suitable original title. Duration: 5'40"