And Make A Joyous Sound (orchestra version)

Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.

Program Notes

Commissioned by the Des Moines Symphony, Joseph Giunta, Music Director and Conductor
In celebration of the orchestra's 60th anniversary through the generosity of Tom and Linda Koehn.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2004
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 2:05

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1ÔÇô2
Oboe 1ÔÇô2
Bb Clarinet 1ÔÇô2
Bassoon 1ÔÇô2
Contrabassoon

F Horn 1ÔÇô4
C Trumpet 1ÔÇô2
Trombone 1ÔÇô2
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum, suspended cymbal, triangleÔÇösmall and large)
Percussion 2 (chimes, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, orchestra bells)

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass