Details
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 56
SKU: A0.1513011
Composed by Rachel Thompson. Contemporary. 56 pages. Thompson Piano Studio #1087896. Published by Thompson Piano Studio (A0.1513011).New! Grade 5 Concert Band & Percussion Ensemble Piece
Running time: 2:05
Spellcaster transports listeners to the lofty stone tower of a wizened old wizard, who gazes over majestic mountains as he conjures powerful spells. This dynamic composition for Concert Band and Percussion captures the essence of magic in motion.
The main theme, set in 12/8, flows through a variety of voicings, while a quirky secondary theme in 7/8 introduces a playful element. The vibrant percussive sounds allow the percussionists to unleash their creativity, playing with marimbas and other instruments as if casting spells themselves.
A youtube video found here and samples of the music can be found here.
Orchestration:
Conductor in C & transposed
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1 & 2
B-Flat Bass Clarinet
E-Flat Alto Saxophone 1 & 2
B-Flat Tenor Saxophone
E-Flat Baritone Saxophone
B-Flat Trumpet 1 & 2 (&3)
F Horn 1 & 2
Trombone 1 &2
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion 5-6 players
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Large Marimba
Tim-Tam
Mark Tree
Chimes
Timpani
Claves
Vibraslap
Woodblocks.
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- ArrangeMe:
- Thompson Piano Studio
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Thompson Piano Studio