Song and Dance in the Foothills
Patrick Byers
About this work:
Music celebrating cultural diversity. A fanfare, native american, appalachian, african american, India, Greek, Asian, Latino, and a children's hymn. Orchestrated to be playable for high school orchestras and community orchestras.
Year composed: 1992
Duration: 00:40:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 4 Timpani, 10 Percussion (General), 1 Marimba, 1 Xylophone, 1 Celesta, 16 Violin, 8 Viola, 8 Cello, 6 Double bass, 50 Unison Voices
Instrumentation notes: spoons, wash board, conk shell, tabla, police whistle, thunder sheet