Fantasia al'Italia (score only) Elliot Del Borgo

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2008
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Mallet Percussion [3 Players] (Bells, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Chimes, Marimba)
Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 Players] (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine, Triangle, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 2 [2 Players] (4 Toms, Bell Tree, Suspended Cymbal)
Commissioned by the North Fort Myers High School Wind Ensemble, Phil Porter, director in appreciation of his dedication and excellence as a musician and teacher.

The vibrancy and energy of the Italian musical spirit are on display in this setting of Finiculi Funicula, Tourna Sorrento, and La Tarantella. The warmth and romantic expressiveness of Tourna Sorrento provides the ideal contrast with the two outer sections which are cast in a frenzied 6/8 requiring ample technique and energy. The complexity of textures and color combinations makes this work ideal for a powerful closing selection.