The Fire of the Living God

Wind Symphony Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1-2 (divisi a4 in one short, exposed section)
Oboe 1-2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1-2-3 (9-12 players)
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contra Alto Clarinet (optional part)
Bb Contra Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1-2
Contrabassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1-2 (offstage)
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpets 1-2-3-4-5-6
F Horns 1-2-3-4
Trombones 1-2-3-4 (all tenors)
Euphonium 1-2
Tuba 1-2
  (The brass are divided equally into two antiphonal
  choirs on either side of the audience)

Piano
Electronic keyboard
  (vocal "aah" patch to reinforce singing)

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: glock, 2 field drums
Percussion 2: xylophone, 2 field drums, 1 conga
Percussion 3: vibes, bass drum
Percussion 4: cymbals, 2 deep tom-toms
Percussion 5: snare drum, 2 deep tom-toms

4-8 extras who play whistling tubes. [ click to see photo ]

This page last updated on 04/26/08