Tinker to Evers to Chance Carolyn Bremer

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2006
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon
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 1/2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba 1/2
Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (xylophone)
Percussion 3 (bells)
Percussion 4 (suspended cymbal, triangle)
Tinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1910. There were shortstop Joe Tinker, second baseman Johnny Evers, and first baseman Frank Chance, all of whom are members of the Baseball' Hall of Fame.

As a baseball fan, I enjoy the beauty of a flawless double play; a gesture perfected through hard work and years of repetition. That elegant grace is the underlying motive of the piece.