Description
Giant’s Tale was written for the Southeast Trombone Symposium and the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University.
Imagine some the finest trombone players coming together in one piece.
Giant’s Tale tells this story. 10 outstanding musicians joining in a festival of sounds.
The opening reveals immediately the character of the entire piece. A grand opening with lots of ongoing movement, which result in a compulsive drive thought the first movement.
The second movement features a beautiful silk top line in the solo trombone. Jazzy/pop orientated, but still very delicate in it’s simplicity. Followed by a stunning choral in the band.
The 3rd movement shows a vivid, energetic sound. Like a ancient dance, all themes are combined to a giant finale.
Steven Verhelst adapted this magnificent piece for Brass Band.
Instrumentation
Concert Band
Soprano Cornet
Solo Cornet 1-2
Solo Cornet 3-4
Repiano Cornet
2nd Cornet
3rd Cornet
Flugel
Solo Horn
1ste Horn
2nd Horn
1ste Baritone
2nd Baritone
1ste Trombone
2nd Trombone
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Eb Bass
Bb Bass
Timpani
Drum Set
Mallets
Percussion
Duration
9’15”
