concert band

KON-surt band

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Definition

An instrumental ensemble ranging from forty to eighty musicians or more, consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
 

The modern concert band or symphonic band instrumentation

WOODWINDS
BRASS
PERCUSSION
Piccolo
Flutes
Oboes
English horn *
E-flat Clarinets *
B-flat Clarinets
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet *
Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
Bassoons
Contrabassoon		 Horns
Cornets
Trumpets
Flugelhorns *
Trombones
Baritone horns
Euphoniums
Tuba		 Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Crash Cymbals
Tympani
Tuned Percussion
Untuned Percussion
Harp *
String Bass *
Piano *
 
* This is an instrument not always found in a typical concert band or symphonic band. Occasionally parts are written for these instruments and the large amateur or professional band will try to be faithful to the composer's wishes.

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Last Updated: 2016-05-21 22:05:04