Discover the Wild

Kenneth Fuchs

Subtitle: Overture for Band

General Info

Year: 2008 / 2010
Duration: c. 4:45
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Orchestra
Publisher: Edward B. Marks
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $80.00; (digital) - $80.00 | Score Only (print) - $7.50; (digital) - $15.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

Crash Cymbals
Glockenspiel
Maracas
Marimba
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Tam-tam
Temple Blocks (5)
Vibraphone
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture, this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme. A beautiful and lyrical middle section creates a mesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures, this is an impressive work for contest or festival.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

Louisiana: IV
Texas: IV. Complete

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg) Concert Band A (Travis Higa, conductor) - 19 April 2021

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