Tone Sketch in Five Pieces

From Wind Repertory Project
Chen Dan

Chen Dan


General Info

Year: 2006
Duration: c. 17:15
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: HeBu Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - €164.00


Movements

1. The First Rays of the Rising Sun – 2:30
2. The Children’s Delight – 4:00
3. The Circus Troupe – 2:00
4. The Dance of Autumn – 5:50
5. The Temple Fair – 2:35


Instrumentation

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

  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Gong
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Tone Sketch in Five Pieces depicts life-scenes from China and brings a taste of the many faces of China. The music is ebullient and joyful, achingly beautiful. In the Temple Fair we hear the distinctive percussion sounds associated with Peking opera.

- Program note by Kirk Saville for the Brigham Young University Symphonic Band concert program, 29 March 2016


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