Proteus

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, Bells, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Claves, Tambourine, Percussion 3, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal — Proteussets out to depict musical transformation with shifting elements of style, color, and texture, emulating its shape-shifting, mythical ancient Greek namesake. Grant Michel encourages young bands to explore their musical range, from the mysterious to the intimidating, in this fresh contemporary piece.

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