Traditions

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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, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal — "Traditions" features some wonderful harmonic moments beginning with a lush, lyrical opening with carefully placed dissonances to set the mood. The piece then takes off into a rhythmically pulsating accompaniment to a beautifully soaring melody. The lyrical material returns throughout in differingguises to add variety and continuity to the piece.

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