Sea of Tranquility James A. Hirt

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2005
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3 (or Bass Trombone)
Euphonium
Tuba
Contrabass
Timpani
Percussion 1(crotales, bells, mark tree)
Percussion 2 (vibraphone, mark tree)
Percussion 3 (marimba or piano, xylophone, large suspended cymbal, tam-tam)
"Sea of Tranquility" is a soft and touching piece for developing band that explores the lunar phenomenon of the same name. Hirt's use of flowing lines and dynamic fluidity allows players to be very expressive throughout.