Ancient Stone Circles
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1
Duration: 02:15
Year of Composition: 2015
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2015
Publisher Catalog Number: 04004294
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe (opt.)
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1,2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1,2
F Horn (opt.)
Trombone/Baritone
Tuba
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Mallet Percussion
Timpani (opt.)
Program Notes:
Ancient Stone Circles was inspired by a book on the building of Stonehenge and the other stone circles. Built thousands of years ago, some of the huge stones were carried hundreds of miles – theories abound but no one knows quite how it was done. Using a cinematic approach, this work creates an epic atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You’ll hear the huge stones being transported, follow a Druid procession, and feel the awe and wonderment of this mystic place.
(Robert Buckley)