Lanigan's Ball

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Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, 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, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Vibraphone, Mallet Percussion 2, Xylophone, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Tom-tom, Tambourine, Percussion 3, Crash Cymbals, Cymbals, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal — Irish music is always interesting to composers and band musicians. It fits well with a concert band and is fun to play. Ed Kiefer starts with a solo clarinet on the jig "Lanigan's Ball" that builds and builds to a dramatic presentation of the folk song, before leading a section of repose based on the song "Binnorie." The percussion is highlighted in a build-up to the climax where the tunes are combined for a dramatic conclusion.

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