Iditarod (Pappas)

From Wind Repertory Project
Joseph Pappas

Joseph Pappas


Subtitle: The Great Dog Sled Race


General Info

Year: 2016
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications, through C.L. Barnhouse Company
Cost: Score and Parts - $70.00   |   Score Only - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Cabasa (optional)
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Shaker
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Wind Chimes
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This descriptive work celebrates the great dog sled race that begins each March in Anchorage, Alaska, testing the endurance of dog teams and drivers as they battle changing terrain and severe weather conditions. A swift opening section depicts the start of the race and lead changes between two rivals. The pace slows during a contrasting section signifying the arrival of nightfall that allows the teams a much-needed rest. The race resumes at daybreak and intensifies as the piece reaches a rousing conclusion as the winner crosses the finish line.

- Program Note from The Instrumentalist


Iditarod, The Great Sled Dog Race, is an excellent grade 2 piece that may be used for any occasion. It provides challenges for younger musicians yet retains the melodic and rhythmic material students and audiences will enjoy.

- Program Notes from publisher


Media


State Ratings

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