Celestial Guardians
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 2.5
Duration: 07:15
Year of Composition: 2008
Commissioned by: Dr. Norman Bethune C.I.
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2008
Publisher Catalog Number: CB29150
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1, 2
E♭ Alto Clarinet
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombone 1, 2
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani/Bells
[Mallet Percussion:] Xylophone/Bells/Marimba
[Percussion 1:] Snare Drum, Low Tom-tom, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Gong
[Percussion 2:] Wood Block, Tambourine, Cymbal, Sleigh Bells
Commissioned by the Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. Junior Band (Andria Kilbride, director).
In four continuous movements:
I. Dragon of the East
II. Phoenix of the South
III. Tiger of the West
IV. Tortoise (Black Warrior) of the North
The third movement is also available separately in a Grade 0.5 version as White Tiger.
Program Notes:
According to ancient Chinese mythology the universe was divided into four quadrants called the Four Celestial Palaces, each represented by a guardian animal: Dragon, Phoenix, Tiger and Tortoise. This four-movement work takes the listener on a journey to ancient China with contrasting moods and rhythmic interest. Many different instruments and sections are featured throughout the piece.
(Eighth Note Publications)