The Solitary Dancer

To quote the introductory preface to this work, "The Solitary Dancer deals with quiet, poised energy that one may observe in a dancer in repose, alone with her inner music." Since its publication in 1970, this work has earned a respected place in the repertoire for advanced concert bands.

Instrumentation:

• Piccolo
• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Oboe 1
• Oboe 2
• Bassoon 1
• Bassoon 2
• Clarinet in Eb
• Clarinet 1 in Bb
• Clarinet 2 in Bb
• Clarinet 3 in Bb
• Alto Clarinet in Eb
• Bass Clarinet in Bb
• Contrabass Clarinet in Bb
• Soprano Saxophone in Bb
• Alto Saxophone in Eb
• Tenor Saxophone in Bb
• Baritone Saxophone in Eb
• Piano
• Horn 1 in F
• Horn 2 in F
• Horn 3 in F
• Horn 4 in F
• Trumpet 1 in Bb
• Trumpet 2 in Bb
• Trumpet 3 in Bb
• Flugelhorn 1 (Bb)
• Flugelhorn 2 (Bb)
• Trombone 1
• Trombone 2
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• String Bass
• Percussion (1,2 & 3)
• Suspended Cymbal (small)
• Bass Drum
• Timpani (Bongos)
• Percussion (4 & 5)
• Shekere
• Snare Drum (Brushes)
• Percussion (6)
• Vibraphone
• Bells
• Marimba
• Triangle