Descripción

Gregorian chant is one of the earliest forms of notated music, using free flowing rhythms and simple melody. In Old Churches, composer Michael Colgrass uses these elements to create an aura of voices echoing in themonastery. Using easy graphic notation, students have a fun and creative way to explore sound production along with the compositional process. Includes score and parts.

Instrumentation:

• 1x Conductor
• 2x Flute 1
• 2x Flute 2
• 2x Flute 3
• 2x Bassoon (optional)
• 4x Bb Clarinet 1
• 4x Bb Clarinet 2
• 4x Bb Clarinet 3
• 2x Bb Bass Clarinet 1
• 2x Eb Alto Saxophone 1
• 2x Eb Alto Saxophone 2
• 2x Bb Tenor Saxophone
• 1x Eb Baritone Saxophone 1
• 4x Bb Trumpet 1
• 4x Bb Trumpet 2
• 2x Bb Trumpet 3
• 4x F Horn
• 2x Trombone 1
• 2x Trombone 2
• 2x Trombone 3
• 2x Baritone B.C.
• 2x Baritone T.C.
• 4x Tuba
• 2x Bells 1
• 2x Bells 2
• 2x Bowls 1
• 2x Bowls 2