Zenith
Grade
4.5
Price
$125.00
Duration
9:13
Written for
Standard Concert Band
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Published by
CLW Music Warehouse
This work is full of rhythmic excitement with some form of classic flare, which embodies the overwhelming personality and career of Dr. Julian E. White, Distinguished Professor of Music (ret.), Florida A&M University. There are several quotes within the body of the work that highlights his thoughts and teachings, such as Part Two, No. 2 from the Unisonal Scales and Chords method book. The lyrical portion of the piece is the hymn How Great Thou Art, which is Dr. White’s favorite hymn. With an energetic and heroic structure, this work will engage the audience as well as the
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Clarinet in Bb 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Horn in F 1-2
Horn in F 3-4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 – Snare Drum/Bass Drum
Percussion 2 – Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Woodblock
Percussion 3 – Triangle, Woodblock, Gong
Percussion 4 – Sand blocks, Hi-hat
Mallet 1 – Bells, Chimes, Xylophone
Mallet 2 – Vibraphone, Bells, Xylophone, Chimes
Mallet 3 – Marimba, Vibraphone