Music for the Wedding of Queen Delphinea (2022) 10’

Difficulty

Grade 5+

Short Description

A programmatic work in two movements evoking the feeling of both an elegant royal wedding and a wild, energetic, dance-filled reception.

Movements

Procession, Celebration

Instrumentation

Piccolo, Flute 1 + 2, Oboe 1 + 2, Bassoon 1 + 2, Contrabassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, 2, + 3, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1, 2, 3, + 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, 2, + 3, Trombone 1, 2, + 3, Euphonium (div.), Tuba, String Bass, Harp (Optional, mvt. I only), Keyboard 1: Harp + Organ, Keyboard 2: Celesta + Piano, Timpani (4, quick tuning changes)

Percussion Equipment

Bell Tree, Suspended Cymbal (3), Triangle (2), Tam Tam (2), Snare Drum, Vibraphone, Wood Block, Concert Toms (4), Crash Cymbals, Crotales, Sizzle Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Marching Machine, Tambourine, Marimba (4.3-octave), Glockenspiel, Finger Cymbals, Chimes, Sleigh Bells, Xylophone, Bass Drum, Wind Chimes, Castanets