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Feller from Fortune (flex)

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Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas


Subtitle: Swing Around This One


General Info

Year: 2013 / 2020
Duration: c. 3:25
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Folk song
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 2

  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Viola

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Cello

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium.
  • Tuba

Timpani (optional)
Percussion (optional), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller from Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interesting percussion parts, and some simple mixed meter work.

- Program Note from score


Performance Notes

Can be played by a minimum of five players. With parts doubling, performance is also possible for 15 players or a large band/orchestra. Percussion parts are not required but would add to the overall sound.


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music



Resources

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