Eighteenth Century Air for Woodwind Choir with Trombones (Baritones/Euphoniums) and Tubas
Douglas Townsend
About this work:
An arrangement of a popular melody from the 18th century. World premiered by
the Goldman Band in Central Park, NYC, Richard Franko Goldman conducting, in
1976. Published by Shawnee Press (Hal Leonard). Reviewed in the International Trombone Association Journal, XIII, No. 2, April, 1985, p. 69: "an adaptable arrangement with inherent flexibility;" "score and parts are well notated and extremely legible;" "woodwind choir is quite evident throughout;" "some nice writing for the tuba;" [the two bassoons] "have some important and open short passages." The American Concert Band, Dr. Kirby Jolly conducting, also performed the piece on Oct. 14, 1988, at the New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, L.I., NY. A lovely and melodious work which is easy and enjoyable to perform for both amateurs and professionals. Most recently performed on May 7, 2011, by the Century College Concert Band, White Bear Lake, MN, Charles Preis, conducting.
Year composed: 1976
Duration: 00:03:00
Ensemble type: Band:Wind Ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinet, 1 Alto Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trombone, 3 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 1 Percussion (General)
Instrumentation notes: 2 Trombones (Baritones/Euphoniums) and 2 Tubas form a solo brass quartet playing in contrast to the larger wind ensemble, which includes a tuba.