Live at Contoocook Park (2022) 4’ 30”

Difficulty

Grade 3

Short Description

A fun piece evoking musical ideas from the turn-of-the-century, all in reference to the Contoocook River Park, which closed down about 100 years ago.

Instrumentation

Flute 1 + 2, Oboe (Optional), Bassoon (Optional), Clarinet in Bb 1 + 2, Bass Clarinet in Bb (Optional), Alto Saxophone 1 + 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1 + 2, Horn in F, Trombone 1 + 2, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani (4, with minor tuning changes)

Percussion Equipment

Whip, Finger Cymbals, Snare Drum, Cowbells (2), Claves, Triangle (2), Bass Drum, Castanets, Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Glockenspiel, Wood Block, Vibraslap, Temple Blocks, Sleigh Bells, Marimba (4.3-octave), Xylophone, Chimes, Tam Tam