St. Lawrence Chronicles
Journey to New France
David Eastmond
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 2.5
Duration: 05:30
Year of Composition: 2008
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Year of Publication: 2008
Publisher Catalog Number: 012-3699-00
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1,2,3
E♭ Alto Clarinet (doubles E♭ Alto Sax 2)
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2,3
F Horns 1,2
Trombones 1,2,3
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass
Mallet Percussion (Bells, Xylophone, Chimes, Marimba)
Timpani
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Triangle, Temple Blocks)
Percussion 2 (Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal)
Program Notes:
The immensity and beauty of this historic river is captured in bold brass fanfares. Haunting woodwind themes encapsulate the relentless exploration of the New World, and the lush, melodic slow section presents many opportunities for lyrical playing.
(David Eastmond)
