Wind Band/Concert Band
(piccolo, 2 flutes, 2
oboes, clarinet in Eb, 3
clarinets in Bb, alto
clarinet, bass clarinet,
2 bassoons, 2 alto
saxophones, tenor
saxophone, baritone
saxophone, trumpet in Eb,
2 trumpets in Bb, 4 horns
in F, 2 trombones, bass
trombone, euphonium,
tuba, ti) -
Intermediate-Advanced
SKU: FT.FM232
Composed by Keiron
Anderson. Score and
Parts. Forton Music
#FM232. Published by
Forton Music (FT.FM232).
ISBN
9790570481316.
Wind
Orchestra - Piccolo, 2
Flutes, 2 Oboes, Clarinet
in Eb, 3 Clarinets in Bb,
Alto Clarinet, Bass
Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2
Alto Saxophones, Tenor
Saxophone, Baritone
Saxophone, Trumpet in Eb,
2 Trumpets in Bb, 4 horns
in F, 2 Trombones, Bass
Trombone, Euphonium,
Tuba, Timpani, Percussion
1, Percussion 2,
Xylophone/Vibraphone,
String Bass. A large
scale wind orchestra
piece by Keiron Anderson,
paying homage to the
Radio Shows of
yesteryear. Workers
Playtime starts with a
flourish and a fanfare
before becoming a jaunty,
almost vaudeville like
tune. The second
movement, titled Listen
With Mother, is a gentle
lullaby, before the final
movement called Down Your
Way marches off into the
distance. The melodies
are instantly memorable
and attractive, and the
material is handled in a
mature confidant style
with lots of interest in
all parts. Incorporating
some sound clips from the
BBC, a great set of
pieces for inclusion in
any program.