Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble
Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble
Yurko, Bruce
Percussion Section Feature
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening aleatoric section introduces many of the motives of the work. The final large section is an energetic and aggressive scherzo, followed by a powerful coda.
Program Notes
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening aleatoric section introduces many of the motives of the work. The final large section is an energetic and aggressive scherzo, followed by a powerful coda.
Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 1997
Number of Players: Standard + 9
Duration: 19:10
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Instrumentation
Flute 1-4
Flute 5 & Piccolo
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bassoon 1-2
Contrabassoon
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet 1-8
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1-6
Horn F 1-6
Trombone 1-4
Baritone
Tuba 1-2
Percussion 1 (5 Timpani, 5 Woodblocks)
Percussion 2 (5 Timpani, Temple Blocks)
Percussion 3 (5 Gongs, Tam-Tam, Vibraphone)
Percussion 4 (Bass Drum, Xylophone)
Percussion 5 (5 Tom-Toms, Marimba, Vibraphone, 3 Snare Drums)
Percussion 6 (Chimes, Marimba)
Percussion 7 (Vibraphone, Xylophone)
Percussion 8 (Bells, Bass Drum)
Percussion 9 (Crotales (2 octaves), Marimba, Vibraphone)
Piano (lid off)