Big Raven
Vince Gassi
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1.5
Duration: 02:30
Year of Composition: 2008
Commissioned by: Emily Carr P.S. (Oakville, ON)
Premiered by: Emily Carr P.S. Grade 7 Band (Jean Barber, conductor)
Date of Premiere: May, 2009
Publisher: Alfred
Year of Publication: 2009
Publisher Catalog Number: 31690
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Wind Chimes/Suspended Cymbal/Triangle/Crash Cymbals)
Timpani
Written for the official opening of Emily Carr P.S. (Oakville, ON).
Program Notes:
Big Raven takes its inspiration from a painting by Canadian artist, Emily Carr. It was commissioned for the official opening of Emily Carr Public School in Oakville, Canada. Haunting forest sounds set the mood for a moving and reflective work.
(Alfred Music)
