Prepare to take flight with a young, fledgling bird as they are nudged out of the nest for the first time. Wingspan is an adventurous work for developing band that is filled with soaring melodies and rhythmic excitement as we all learn to fly – from nest to blue skies to stormy weather and back. Your percussionists will thank you for their active, engaging parts!
Instrumentation
Conductor's Score
Flute
Oboe [optional]
Bassoon [optional]
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Timpani [4 drums], Suspended Cymbal
Keyboard Percussion: Bells, Xylophone
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, 2 Low Toms
Percussion 2: Bass Drum, Vibraslap
Percussion 3: Tam-Tam, Triangle, Woodblock