Glacier Canyon

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 1, Bells, Mallet Percussion 2, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drum, Percussion 3, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Claves, Triangle — "Glacier Canyon" is not specifically programmatic, but the piece has programmatic elements.The work begins with the idea of walking up to and peering into a vast glacial canyon. Itthen picks up steam as one imagines white-water rafting through the turbulent waters of the canyon below.The folkloric middle section of the work evokes a sense of American natural beauty before one last romp through the rapids. A perfect selection to show off the musical skills of your young band at a festival.

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