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Dances from the Age of Aquarius
General Info
Year: 2005
Duration: c. 11:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $120.00; | Score Only (print) - $20.00
Movements
1. Mambo – 2:25
2. Twist
3. Slow Dance – 2:15
4. Surf Rock – 3:00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass 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-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba I-II
Electric Bass (optional)
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
- Cabasa
- Claves
- Conga
- Cowbell
- Drum Set
- Maracas
- Tambourine
- Vibraphone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Unique, clever and decidedly contemporary. This talented composer has created a fascinating work based on dances of the 1960's. Included in Dances from the Age of Aquarius are a mambo, twist, a slow dance and surf rock.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Dances from the Age of Aquarius (2005)
- Early Light (1999)
- Impulse Engine (2004)
- Next of Kin to Chaos (1993)
- Pieces of Eight (2009)
- Regional Accents (1999)
- Symphony for Wind Band (2002)
- Throw Caution to the Wind
- Tinker to Evers to Chance (2000/2006)
- Venus Palimpsest (2001)
Resources
- Bremer, C. (2005). Dances from the Age of Aquarius [score]. C. Alan Publications: Greensboro, N.C.
- The Horizon Leans Forward..., compiled and edited by Erik Kar Jun Leung, GIA Publications, 2021, p. 271.
- Perusal score