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INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe 1 & 2
Clarinet 1 & 2 (Bb)
Bass Clarinet (optional)
Bassoon 1 & 2
Horn 1 & 2 (F)
Horn 3 & 4 (F)
Trumpet 1 (Bb)
Trumpet 2 & 3 (Bb)
Trombone 1 & 2
Tuba
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass
Percussion 1: Timpani, Claves (or Piece of Iron)
Percussion 2: Snare, Cabasa (or Shekere), Claves (or Woodblock), Sus. Cymbal
Percussion 3: Bass Drum, Wind Chimes, Cabasa (or Shekere)
Percussion 4: Congas
Percussion 5: Cowbell, Claves (or Piece of Iron), Crash Cymbals, Bongos
I. Moderato – 4:30 minutes
II. Allegro giocoso – 3:00 minutes
III. Allegro con brio – 5:00 minutes
Playing time: c. 12:30 minutes
for program notes and recording:
Percussion Addendum
Piece of Iron (Perc 1 & 5): Use any high-pitched, dry metal sound, such as a muffled glass bottle. A glass bottle or a set of metal wrenches can also be used as alternatives.
Cabasa with Stick (Perc. 2 & 3): Hold the cabasa firmly by the steel ball chains, positioning the instrument horizontally. Strike the steel ball surface with a drumstick, adjusting force and speed to control dynamics. This method ensures dry, precise articulation and allows for a broad dynamic range.
Muffled Bass Drum (Perc 3): When indicated, use any technique to achieve a dry sound with minimal reverb, similar to a dry kick drum.
Muted Cowbell (Perc. 5): Strike the mouth of the bell with the edge of the stick. Hold the cowbell firmly for a muted sound with minimal reverb.