Hamelin, After the Rats
Hunter Ewen
About this work:
This piece is a unique retelling of the Pied Piper story. In the folk-tale, the Piper is hired by the people of Hamelin to rid their community of rats. After the rats are gone, the adults in the community refuse to compensate the piper for his services. This is where our story picks up.
I. Dance of the Children - p. 1 - 4:00
II. Piper’s Tune - p. 21 - 2:00
III. Into the Cave - p. 29 - 2:30
IV. The Gate - p. 31 - 3:25
V. March of the Lost Souls - p. 41 - 3:35
VI. Laughter of the Piper - p. 49 - 4:35
Version: www.hunterewen.com
Year composed: 2005
Duration: 00:20:05
Ensemble type: Band:Concert band
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: Piccolo, Flute 2x, Oboe 2x, Clarinet 3x, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 2x, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Horn in F 3x, Trumpet 3x, Tenor Trombone 2x, Baritone (optional), Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 3x, Piano