White Tiger
from Celestial Guardians
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 0.5
Duration: 01:45
Year of Composition: 2018
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2018
Publisher Catalog Number: CB18357
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
B♭ Clarinet
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone, Baritone, Bassoon
Tuba
String Bass
Bells
[Percussion 1:] Tom-tom, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal
"White Tiger" is a simplified version of "Tiger of the West", the third movement fromCelestial Guardians.
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. The white tiger represents authority, courage, prowess, and fierceness needed for protection. It also represents Autumn and the direction West. When the tiger is paired with the dragon, it provides supreme protection and good fortune.
(Eighth Note Publications)
