The Wild One! – Circus March
Composer: Brian Balmages
Publisher: Alfred
Estimated Grade: 4.5
Time: 2:45
Keys: Eb, Ab
Meters: 2/2
Technical Concerns
| Instrument | Technical Concerns |
|---|---|
| Flute | High note: F above high C, Trills, Some accidentals, Fast tempi |
| Clarinet 1 | High note: F above high C, Convenient fingering, Fast but playable |
| Clarinet 2/3 | High note: Bb above staff, 3 parts, Trills, Key changes |
| Bass Clarinet | High note: D over break, Gb major scale |
| Oboe | High note: C, Fast, Left Db/Eb |
| Bassoon | High note: Bb, Many low Eb’s |
| Alto Sax | High note: D above C/A, 2 parts, Rhythms at speed |
| Tenor Sax | High note: D (above staff), Fast syncopation, Challenging runs |
| Bari Sax | High note: A (above staff), Isolated moment of exposure |
| Trumpet | High note: Bb above staff, Double tonguing, Fast fingering needed |
| French Horn | High note: F (top line), 4 parts, Interesting parts, not your typical “march” part for horns. Many accidentals at a fast tempo |
| Trombone | Very fast, Then even faster! |
| Euphonium | High note: F above staff, Some fast technique |
| Tuba | Low note: Ab1 |
| Mallet Percussion | Xylophone, Bells, Vibes (optional) |
| Timpani | Tacet (no drums) |
| Battery | Standard + Tambourine (optional) |
The summary of this piece is part of the VMEA 2023 Clinic-Concert of New Band Literature performance.