Dreamers of Dreams, The
Arranger/Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Item Code: 21100
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the O'Shaughnessy poem, Ode ("We are the music maker and we are the dreamers of dreams"), The Dreamers of Dreams seeks to capture the essence of building something from the ground up, such as a percussion program. The rousing celebratory nature of the piece will take your breath away.
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2014
Number of Players: 12
Duration: 9:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Bells/Crotales + Low Drum
Xylophone/Chimes + Low Drum
Vibraphone 1 + Low Drum
Vibraphone 2 + Low Drum
Marimba 1 (4-octave) + Low Drum
Marimba 2 (4-octave) + Low Drum
Marimba 3 (4.3-octave) + Low Drum
Marimba 4 (5-octave) + Low Drum
Percussion 1
4 Timpani, Sizzle Cymbal
Percussion 2 (Bell Tree, Mark Tree, Bongos (2), Congas (2), Suspended & China Cymbal)
Percussion 3 (Snare Drum, 4 Concert Toms, Suspended & Ride Cymbal)
Percussion 4 (Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Log Drums (4), Temple Blocks)
Voices (ensemble members have vocal cues in their parts so they can sing)