Rites of Tamburo

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Robert W Smith


General Info

Year: 1999
Duration: c. 3:45
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $62.00; (digital) - $62.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Cabasa
  • Conga
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Finger Cymbals (optional triangle)
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Vibraphone
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Throughout the ages, man has created ceremonies, both liturgical and secular, to celebrate human existence. Fueled by the driving force of the percussion section, this work investigates an eclectic blend of musical styles drawn from many cultural roots. The pile-driving rhythms underscore the melodic and harmonic content. Fascinating instrumental colors add richness and vibrance to this powerful new work.

- Program Note from publisher


Commissioned by and dedicated to Dr. Anne Hardin and the E.L. Wright Middle School Band, Columbia, SC

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Georgia: III
  • Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP II
  • Kansas: III
  • Maryland: III
  • Mississippi: II-A
  • North Carolina: III
  • South Carolina: II
  • Tennessee: III
  • Virginia: III
  • West Virginia: II


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