Toccata in Dance Rhythm Robert Palmer

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2005
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Clarinet in Bb 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Double Bass
Piano (optional)
Timpani
Percussion 1 (xylophone, bells, vibraphone)
Percussion 2-4 (suspended cymbal, medium woodblock, small woodblock, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, triangle, crash cymbals)
Toccata in Dance Rhythm is an exploration of polyrhythm and color in the band/wind ensemble medium. Multiple overlapping layers of sound are employed in a way that is suggestive at times of jazz or African rhythms. A contrasting middle section highlights soloists and the lyrical potential of the ensemble, and leads to a fast and energetic conclusion.