Into the Mist

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Rain Stick, Hand Drum — Written for an Elementary School Band, whose students wanted a piece that would reflect the struggle of the rain forests to survive, Into the Mist is dramatic and colorful. Unusual sounds from handmade drums and rainsticks are called for in music that is far-reaching, yet accessible. Duration: 2’40” Key: C Minor Ranges: Trumpet – D; Horn – Bb; Trombone – C