A Testament

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Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in C 1, Trumpet in C 2, Trumpet in C 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Percussion 2, Vibraphone, Marimba, Percussion 3, Triangle, Wood Block, Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Harp, Celesta — A sweeping chorale gives way to exciting, colorful antiphony in Samuel Adler’s A TESTAMENT for wind ensemble. Written to commemorate conductor Michael Haithcock’s retirement from university teaching, A TESTAMENT is a refined and grand statement in its genre. Adler incorporates novel timbres from instruments like harp, celesta, and mallet percussion into his textures, which university and professional ensembles everywhere will revel in exploring.

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