Four Scottish Dances - Band Arrangement

Harp, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet, Wood Block, Xylophone, Bass Drum, Basses, Bells, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Timpani, Tenor Saxophone, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion, Crash Cymbals, English Horn, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Clarinet, Contra-alto Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Cornet 1, Cornet 2, Cornet 3, Euphonium, Piccolo 1, Piccolo 2, Snare Drum, String Bass, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam These dances were composed early in 1957, and are dedicated to the BBC Light Music Festival. They are all based on original melodies but one, the melody of which is composed by Robert Burns. This Classic Band Edition is the definitive wind ensemble orchestration of worldwide renown, as referenced in the composer’s own Program Notes:"The first dance is in the style of a slow strathspey -- a slow Scottish dance in 4/4 meter -- with many dotted notes, frequently in the inverted arrangement of the 'Scottish snap.' The name was derived from the strath valley of Spey. The second, a lively reel, begins in the key of E-flat and rises a semitone each time it is played until the bassoon plays it, at a greatly reduced speed, in the key of G. The final statement of the dance is at the original speed in the home key of E-flat.The third dance is in the style of a Hebridean song and attempts to give an impression of the sea and mountain scenery on a calm summer's day in the Hebrides. The last dance is a lively fling, which makes a great deal of use of the open string pitches of the violin (saxophones in the band edition)."

Publisher:	Carl Fischer
Sku:	J711
Composer:	Malcolm Arnold
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Arranger:	John Paynter
Voicing:	Band Concert Set of Score and Parts
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