Atypical among William Grant Stills works, DISMAL SWAMP combines eerie effects and mysterious chromaticism in dramatic mixture with his more vernacular American elements to portray The Great Dismal Swamp. This swampland served as a temporary safe haven for runaway slaves en route to the North, as bounty hunters were unlikely to brave the dangerous terrain and wildlife in search of runaways. Composed in 1937, DISMAL SWAMP is scored for standard orchestra with a prominent piano part. This fascinating 13-minute work is within reach of all levels of orchestras, and a valuable addition to symphonic programming. A recording of the work is available at https://youtu.be/Ejvs6IrLsPw

Vendor:: Fischer Presser
Composer:: William Grant Still
Format:: Full Score
ISBN:: 9781491135136.0
Instrumentation:: Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Trumpet in C, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trombon
Pages:: 32.0
Scoring:: Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Trumpet in C, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trombon
UPC:: 680160684977.0

Dismal Swamp [CF:116-41853S]

Theodore Presser Company

Dismal Swamp [CF:116-41853S]

Theodore Presser Company