Bolero: Homage Maurice Ravel Elliot Del Borgo

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2009
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
Horn 1/2
Horn 3/4
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Baritone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (2 suspended cymbals, tam-tam, crash cymbals, slap stick, temple blocks, triangle, finger cymbals)
Percussion 3 (4 tom-toms, vibraslap, xylophone, chimes, bells)
The familiar bolero rhythm permeates this entire work that is reminiscent of Ravel's Bolero. While not a transcription, this work pays homage to the great French composer in that it makes use of similar material that is original while maintaining the concept of one very large crescendo that culminates in a dramatic, powerful close. Both players and audience will respond to the fiery impact of this piece.