Canadian Voyageur

Based on the French folk song “Alouette”, Canadian Voyageur features a solid full-band sound with interesting percussion parts and very playable lines in all sections. The familiarity of the tune will enhance the students' performance and be enjoyable for the listener.

Grade Level: 1
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 4:00

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1/2
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Mallet Percussion (Bells, Vibraphone)
Timpani (2 or 4)
Percussion 1 [2 players] (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Claves, Triangle)
Percussion 2 [2 players] (2 Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Wood Block)