Ancient Air & Variant

Cast in two sections, the opening iof Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the band sonorities.

Program Notes

The Gregorian chant “Tantum Ergo” is the basis for this tone poem for band. Cast in two sections, the opening of Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the band sonorities.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2010
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:30

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Instrumentation

Piccolo (& Flute)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
T.C. Baritone
Tuba

Mallet Percussion 1 (Bells, Xylophone)
Mallet Percussion 2 (Vibraphone)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 players] (Snare Drum, Woodblock, Bass Drum, Triangle, Claves)
Percussion 2 [2players] (4 Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals)