Serenata
Arranger/Composer: John Paulson
Item Code: 20820
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The Spanish word serenata means serenade, a low song often offered in the evening outside someone's home. John Paulson's Serenata beings with the simplest of melodies played by the oboe and accompanied by bassoon and marimba. A romantic mariachi band comes by and casts its spell upon the lovers until a vivacious dance begins, building into a joyful climax. The mariachi band returns with its romantic spell and Serenata ends as it began, with the simplest of melodies.
Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2014
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 5:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Programming: Multicultural; Popular
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe 1 & 2
Bassoon 1 & 2
E-flat Clarinet (optional)
B-flat Clarinet 1 & 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1 & 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1 & 2
B-flat Trumpet 3 & 4
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Baritone
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Marimba
Percussion 1 & 2 (maracas, guiro)
Percussion 3 (tambourine, crash cymbals)
Percussion 4 (claves)
Percussion 5 (congas)
Percussion 6 & 7 (snare drum, bass drum)