Quiet City
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"Quiet City" is undoubtedly one of Aaron Copland's greatest works. This transcription for concert band was masterfully completed by the talented Donald Hunsberger. Put this edition in front of your wind ensemble, and be prepared to be amazed!
Technical Notes: Aaron Copland's music is characteristically and recognizably American. Copland's untiring efforts to ensure that his works would speak to the average citizen as well as to his fellow artists made him one of the most honored cultural figures in United States history. Among countless awards and honors, Copland received the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This exciting series of arrangements offers symphonic bands and orchestras the opportunity to experience some of Copland's pioneering musical achievements in the establishment of a uniquely American idiom.
The English horn part is labeled "Solo English Horn". The oboe part is labeled "Solo Oboe (optional)". The B Flat soprano saxophone part is labeled "Solo B Flat Soprano Saxophone (optional)". The marimba/bells part has the added note: "Crotales may be used for Bells." The vibraphone part is labeled "F Crotale & Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle & Tam-Tam".
Estimated Performance Time: 10:00
Composer(s): This piece was composed by Aaron Copland.
Arranger(s): This piece was arranged by Donald Hunsberger.
Publisher: This piece was published by Boosey & Hawkes.
 This book has a difficulty rating of 5 on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being hardest.
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| Parts included:
| 1 | - | Full Score | | 1 | - | Piccolo in C | | 3 | - | 1st Flute | | 3 | - | 2nd Flute | | 1 | - | Alto Flute | | 1 | - | Oboe | | 1 | - | English Horn | | 1 | - | 1st Bassoon | | 1 | - | 2nd Bassoon | | 1 | - | Contra bassoon | | 4 | - | 1st B Flat Clarinet | | 4 | - | 2nd B Flat Clarinet | | 4 | - | 3rd B Flat Clarinet | | 2 | - | B Flat Bass Clarinet | | 2 | - | B Flat Contra-Bass Clarinet | | 1 | - | B Flat Soprano Saxophone | | 1 | - | B Flat Solo Trumpet | | 3 | - | 1st Flugelhorn | | 3 | - | 2nd Flugelhorn | | 2 | - | 1st Horn In F | | 2 | - | 2nd Horn In F | | 3 | - | 1st Trombone | | 3 | - | 2nd Trombone | | 1 | - | String Bass | | 1 | - | Celeste | | 2 | - | Marimba / Bells | | 5 | - | Vibraphone | | 1 | - | Harp |
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