American Dance Music (orchestra version)

Concerto for Brass Quintet & 1 Percussion

American Dance Music celebrates uniquely American music popularized by American dance crazes. A sophisticated hoe-down leads into a Latin dance combined with a Baroque cannon! The slow Serenade recalls the 40s style slow dances while Jazz brings the 50s to the table. The finale, Rockit, is infused with elements of jazz, rock and funk.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2002
Number of Players: Standard + 5
Duration: 12:00

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Instrumentation

Flute 1/2 (Piccolo)
Oboe 1/2
Bb Clarinet 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
F Horn 1–3
Bb Trumpet 1/2
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Percussion 1 (congas/bongos, maracas, snare drum, suspended cymbals, vibraslap, woodblock)
Percussion 2 (bass drum, claves, hi-hat, suspended cymbal, triangle, vibraslap)
Timpani (afuche)
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Solo Bb Trumpet 1–2
Solo F Horn
Solo Trombone
Solo Tuba
Solo Percussion/Xylophone