Pieces of Eight Carolyn Bremer

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2008
Piccolo
Flute 1, 2, 3
Oboe 1, 2
Bassoon 1, 2
Contrabassoon
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet (optional)
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3, 4
Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Contrabass

Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 (glockenspiel, medium triangle)
Percussion 2 (xylophone, slapstick, ratchet)
Percussion 3 (snare drum, woodblock, small triangle)
Percussion 4 (bass drum, crash cymbals, tambourine)
Percussion 5 [optional] (claves)
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates. The California Band Directors Association commissioned the work for their 50th anniversary in 2007.