And the Lions Roared
Composer: Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher: Excelcia 2024
Estimated Grade: 2+
Time: 3:00
Keys: Eb
Meters: 4/4
Technical Concerns
| Instrument | Technical Concerns |
|---|---|
| Flute | High note: Eb, Easy accidentals, Multiple articulation styles |
| Clarinet 1 | High note: F (5th space), Some syncopation, B/C# pinky work |
| Clarinet 2/3 | High note: A (2nd space), No concerns |
| Bass Clarinet | High note: Bb in staff, No concerns |
| Oboe | High note: G, No concerns |
| Bassoon | High note: A, No concerns |
| Alto Sax | High note: G (top of staff), Solo part, Accidentals |
| Tenor Sax | High note: A, Some syncopation |
| Bari Sax | High note: G, No concerns |
| Trumpet | High note: F (5th line), 2 parts, Some counting challenges |
| French Horn | High note: D (4th line), 1 part, No concerns |
| Trombone | High note: C, Dotted notes, Ties across the barline |
| Euphonium | High note: C (top), Some accidentals |
| Tuba | Low note: Bb1, Fast syncopation |
| Mallet Percussion | Marimba and Bells, both optional |
| Timpani | Number of drums: 3 |
| Battery | Standard + Lion’s roar, Gong, Suspended cymbal, Triangle, Small shaker, Tambourine, Toms, China cymbal |
The summary of this piece is part of the VMEA 2023 Clinic-Concert of New Band Literature performance.