Antarctica

Carl Wittrock

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General Info

Year: 1989 / 2003
Duration: c. 8:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Gobelin Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $178.00 | Score Only (print) - $32.00

Instrumentation

B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
E-flat Flugel
B-flat Flugel I-II-III
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Baritone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III

(percussion detail desired)

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Carl Wittrock became inspired by huge icefields surrounding the South Pole. Colourful and majestic sounds provide the composition a fascinating view of this "6th" continent. Antarctica is a free impression of the scenery in the Antarctic.

Melodies are linked together to convey the various aspects of the landscape. These melodies together with their simple harmonic accompaniments make this work pleasant for both the listener and the musician.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

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State Ratings

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Performances

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Orange County (Calif.) Wind Symphony (Anthony Mazzaferro, conductor) – 28 February 2016
Kerstconcert harmonie Concordia Waarschoot (Belgium) (Severine Sierens, conductor) - 2009

Works for Winds by This Composer

African Connection, The
Antarctica (2003)
Bolero Concertante
Fanfare for a Festival
Froonacker’s Pride (2004)
Lord Tullamore (2001)
Symphonic Sketches for Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Wind Band (2004)
Tignale

Resources

Carl Wittrock website Accessed 12 March 2016
Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Carl Wittrock." Accessed 12 March 2016.