Wedding Dances

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trumpet in Bb 4, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Contrabass, Timpani, Tambourine, Claves, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Güiro, Castanets, Ratchet, Tam-Tam, Piano, Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Drum Set, Shaker, Triangle, Tenor Drum, Tom-tom — A concert version of the dance music from the second act of the sensational opera for voices and wind ensemble by Daron Aric Hagen, this varied and colorful piece will be a brilliant addition to the program of a Grade Four band. The music dramatically reflects the growing conflicts of the story (based on Othello) and climaxes with a powerful setting of the big tune associated with the idea of "crossing over" from Mexico to the U.S., and from Life to Death. This piece is a major addition to the serious band repertoire and has been added to the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List. Duration: 7'