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A Circus Suite by Stuart Johnson Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Stuart Johnson

All the excitement of the Big Top is contained within four short movements, but the safety net is well in place in the shape of ample cross-cuing. This is longer than the average "easy" piece and slightly more difficult, presenting a real musical challenge, but the minimal necessary instrumentation still applies, and of course Stuart Johnson's superb scoring ensures its effectiveness. The second movement features the tuba, and the third movement features alto saxophone (cued into horn).

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Instrument:
B-Flat Clarinet Bass Clarinet Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Alto Saxophone B-Flat Trumpet
Ensembles:
Concert Band
Composers:
Stuart Johnson
Publishers:
G & M Brand Music Publishers
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 3
Musical forms:
Suite
Artist:
Stuart Johnson
Usages:
School and Community
Shipping Weight:
3 pounds

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 1st F Hor) - grade 3.5

SKU: CN.R10084

Composed by Stuart Johnson. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 8:00. G & M Brand Music Publishers #R10084. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10084).

All the excitement of the Big Top is contained within four short movements, but the safety net is well in place in the shape of ample cross-cuing. This is longer than the average "easy" piece and slightly more difficult, presenting a real musical challenge, but the minimal necessary instrumentation still applies, and of course Stuart Johnson's superb scoring ensures its effectiveness. The second movement features the tuba, and the third movement features alto saxophone (cued into horn).

More by this Composer:
Stuart Johnson Stuart Johnson B-Flat Clarinet Stuart Johnson Tenor Saxophone Stuart Johnson Alto Saxophone
Instrument:
Woodwinds Clarinet B-Flat Clarinet Woodwinds Clarinet Bass Clarinet Woodwinds Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Woodwinds Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Woodwinds Saxophone Alto Saxophone Brass Trumpet B-Flat Trumpet
Artists:
Stuart Johnson
Ensemble:
Concert Band
Publisher:
G & M Brand Music Publishers

Ratings + Reviews

5 Rating

1 review

John H.

Oct 25, 2011

Fantastic fun!

This piece packs a big punch and doesn't play safe - ignore the 'Easy' marking on the front, it's not very easy at all in places and really asks a lot of the musicians, especially when played at the fast tempos suggested. That said, young bands would enjoy the challenge and given lots of time to sort out tricky rhythms, it should be fun for all - the audience have loved it, particularly here in the UK.Johnson's writing is great across the band (particularly for the tuba and saxophone solo numbers) and eveyone has plenty to do, so this makes a great addition to the repertoire, particularly in the summer outdoor season.