Dwarves, Op. 10 (2018)

• flexible instrumentation

• Grade 3

• ca. 3:30

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Program Notes

Inspired by The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this piece is a musical depiction of dwarves. Dark melodies and somber harmonies evoke deep mines filled with sophisticated metalwork.

• Instrumentation:

  • Part 1: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Violin

  • Part 2: Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Violin

  • Part 3: Tenor Saxophone, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, F Horn, Violin, Viola

  • Part 4: Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello

  • Part 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello, Contrabass, Tuba

  • Percussion:

    • Percussion 1: Triangle, Anvil, Snare Drum, Bass Drum

    • Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Tambourine

    • Percussion 3 - High Tom, Low Tom, Glockenspiel

    • Timpani, Anvil