Land of the Midnight Sun
Inspired by the Inuit Myth "Crow Brings the Daylight"
Vince Gassi
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 2
Duration: 03:00
Year of Composition: 2008
Commissioned by: Inuksuk H.S. Band, Iqaluit, NU (Adrian Fernandes, director)
Publisher: Alfred
Year of Publication: 2008
Publisher Catalog Number: 29464
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
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Wind Chimes/Crash Cymbals, Triangle/Suspended Cymbal/Gong)
Timpani
Program Notes:
Follow Crow on his epic journey as he attempts to bring daylight to the people of the far north. Inspired by the Inuit myth “Crow Brings the Daylight”, this colorful piece, filled with haunting harmonies and energetic rhythms, was written for and dedicated to the Inuksuk High School Band in Iqaluit, Canada.
(Alfred Music)
