Witch's Dance
N.B. The title is also shown written as Witch's Danse in some sources.
General Info
Year: 2001
Duration: c. 2:35
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $45.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I
E-flat Alto Saxophone II/E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Bongos
- Flexatone
- Siren
- Slapstick
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Temple Blocks
- Vibraphone
- Wood Block
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
A rare new young band piece by master arranger/composer Warren Barker, Witch’s Dance is a delightful descriptive piece which uses musical materials not usually found in compositions at this grade level. Challenging, yet quite accessible, students love the spooky sounds and unique percussion effects in this creative arrangement.
- Program Note adapted from publisher
For Michael Formeck.
- Program Note from score
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Male High School Symphonic Band (Nan Moore, conductor) – 2001
- Audio CD: Washington Winds (Edward S. Petersen, conductor)
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Male High School (Louisville, Ky.) Symphonic Band (Nan Moore, conductor) – 20 December 2001 (2001 Midwest Clinic)
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