Prestidigitation
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Solo Instrument: Alto Sax
Grade: 5
Duration: 06:15
Year of Composition: 2015
Commissioned by: West Vancouver Youth Band, Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2016
Publisher Catalog Number: 04004903
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Solo E♭ Alto Sax
Piccolo
Flute 1,2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinet 1
B♭ Clarinet 2,3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1
B♭ Trumpet 2,3
F Horn 1,2
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion
Vibraphone
Marimba
Timpani
Commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band, the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble, and written for saxophonist Dr. Julia Nolan.
Program Notes:
“Prestidigitation” means sleight of hand or nimble fingers, and describes the alto saxophone soloist in this innovative and compelling work. (Hal Leonard)