The Aerobat
Concert Band (grade 4.5)
Duration: ~3:45
$80
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Program Note
The Aerobat is an energetic whirlwind of virtuosic display with controlled, fast-paced melodies in the winds that seem to take flight, and fierce articulations from the brass. Taking inspiration from the works of Sousa and Fillmore, this march provides an exciting, modern approach to the historic tradition of the circus march.
Instrumentation
Winds: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1-3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Brass: Bb Trumpet 1-3, Horn 1-4, Trombone 1-2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Strings: Double Bass
Percussion: Timpani, Perc 1. (Glockenspiel), Perc. 2 (Xylophone), Perc. 3 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals)