2Bn

Bassoons get the melody in this arrangement by the late Mark Walker for The Ohio State University doube reed ensemble. The arrangement can be duplicated as needed. Please credit the arranger and editor in programs. Third oboe part can be played by English horn. For: 3Ob, 2Bn, CBn. Parts can be doubled.

Lively music for double reed band. Second oboe part can be played by English horn. Arranged by the late Mark Walker for The Ohio State University double reed ensemble. This arrangement may be duplicated as needed. Please credit the arranger and editor in programs. For: 2Ob, 2Bn, optional CBn

A warmly supportive instrumental texture replaces the piano accompaniment in Beethoven’s well-known horn sonata. Transcribed by Christopher Weait. For: Solo Hn, 2Cl, 2Bn, DB.

Written and performed by The Ohio State University Symphonic Band, Richard L. Blatti, director.

1. "When the Shantyboy Comes Down"
2. "Bold Wolfe"
3. "Alouette"

For: solo Bn, 2Pic, 4Fl, 3Cl, BCl, 2Bn, 3Tp, 5Tb, Tu, BD, Tamb, WB, Glock, Xyl, offstage church bells (or anglocken or flower pots). Other effects: handclappers, marching feet, voices as drums, band sings "Alouette" (in French) in last movement.

The solo part is the same as the band version. For: solo Bn, Pic, fl, Ob, EH, 2 Cl, BCl, 2Bn, 2Hn, 2Tp, 3Tb, Tu, Cast Tamb, Tgl, WB, TempleBlks, Vphn.