Twist

Twist, composed for wind orchestra, is inspired by the shape, spirit and history of Australia’s magnanimous waterway, the Murray River (the Wiradjuri people of the Albury-Wodonga region call the river ‘Millewa’). The work is divided into 6 sections, each is subtitled: Survival, Reflection, Discovery, Obsession, Carnevale & Ascension. An amazing journey through the Australian landscape.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2013

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
E-flat Clarinet
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Piano

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1/2
F Horn 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Double Bass

Timpani (roto-toms, vibraslap)
Mallet/Auxiliary Percussion 1 (xylophone, marimba, shaker, claves)
Mallet/Auxiliary Percussion 2 (vibraphone, glockenspiel, bass drum, triangle, mounted castanets, large tambour)
Percussion 1 (drum kit, large tambour, large cowbell)
Percussion 2 (small bright crash cymbal, cabasa, shekere, tambourine, temple blocks, large tam-tam)