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 Concert Band.
Instrumentation
Concert Band
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
Bassoon 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Sax 1
Eb Alto Sax 2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Horn in F 1-3
Horn in F 2-4
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
C Trombone 1
C Trombone 2
C Trombone 3
C Baritone
Bb Euphonium
C Basses
Timpani
String Bass
Drum Set
Mallets
PercussionTimpani
Percussion 1-2-3
Duration
9’15”
