Flight of the Nighthawk
Brian Chance (composer)
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1 in B, Clarinet 2 in B, Bass Clarinet in B, Alto Saxophone in E, Tenor Sa...
Instrumentation
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet 1 in B
- Clarinet 2 in B
- Bass Clarinet in B
- Alto Saxophone in E
- Tenor Saxophone in B
- Baritone Saxophone in E
- Trumpet 1 in B
- Trumpet 2 in B
- Horn in F
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Bassoon
- Euphonium T.C. in B (Treble Clef)
- Tuba
- Mallet Percussion
- Xylophone
- Timpani
- Percussion 1
- Tom-tom (Concert Tom)
- Bass Drum
- Percussion 2
- Tambourine
- Shaker
- Claves
- Percussion 3
- Crash Cymbals
- Suspended Cymbal
- Ride Cymbal
$65.00
SKU
BR16
Flight of the Nighthawk is an energetic piece characterized by driving rhythms, dynamic contrasts, and bold percussion. An aggressive opening statement by the low winds sets the tone, leading into an adventurous melody as the nighthawk takes flight. Lyrical woodwind lines and brass fanfare-like passages evoke the sensation of a nocturnal bird of prey gliding through the night. The piece emphasizes rhythmic precision, dynamic contrasts, and a narrative structure directors and students will enjoy.
SKU: BR16
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1
Duration: 00:02:00
Key: C minor
Tempo: q = 152
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
UPC: 798408104412
ISBN: 9798299501728
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1
Duration: 00:02:00
Key: C minor
Tempo: q = 152
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
UPC: 798408104412
ISBN: 9798299501728