Twilight Dance

William L. Ballenger

Exact title uncertain. The cover of the music and the instrumentation page read Twilight Dances, while the first page of the score and official cataloging read Twilight Dance.

General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 4:20
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00; (digital) - $65.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto 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
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Crystal Glasses (2)
Marimba
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Timbales
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

The creative techniques, which are not difficult or extreme, are very effective in conveying the air of mystery and fantasy that surround this intriguing work. Using tuned crystal glasses and instrumental effects as an introduction, we can begin to visualize the composer's vision: "As darkness descends upon the thick woods, a fantastic dance unfolds before our eyes."

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Berea (Ky.) College Wind Ensemble (James Dreiling, conductor) – 25 October 2016
Juniorblasorchester (Vienna, Aus.) – 27 November 2011

Works for Winds by This Composer

Resources

Ballenger, W. (2007). Twilight Dance [score]. Wingert-Jones Music: Kansas City, Mo.
Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "William Ballenger." Accessed date October 2016