Symphony No. 7 (Sea Symphony)

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, 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, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Tuba, Harp, Piano, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Timpani — Hanson's final symphony is subtitled A Sea Symphony and, as with Vaughan Williams' first, uses texts by Walt Whitman of a sea-going theme. Symphony No. 7 was commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Interlochen in 1977, and is dedicated to Interlochen's founder, Joseph Maddy. Originally written for chorus and orchestra, Symphony No. 7 is also available for chorus and wind ensemble. All performance materials are available on a rental basis.