Drums of the Saamis

Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
Instrument: Concert Band

Song List:
Drums Of The Saamis

Instrumentation:
CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE)
PICCOLO
FLUTE 1
FLUTE 2
OBOE
BASSOON
BB CLARINET 1
BB CLARINET 2
BB CLARINET 3
BB BASS CLARINET
EB CONTRA ALTO CLARINET
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 1
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 2
BB TENOR SAXOPHONE
EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE
BB TRUMPET 1
BB TRUMPET 2
BB TRUMPET 3
F HORN 1
F HORN 2
TROMBONE 1
TROMBONE 2
TROMBONE 3
EUPHONIUM IN TREBLE CLEF
EUPHONIUM IN BASS CLEF
TUBA
STRING BASS
PERCUSSION 1
PERCUSSION 2
PERCUSSION 3
PERCUSSION 4
PERCUSSION 5
TIMPANI
BELLS/CHIMES

Description:
Drums of the Saamis was commissioned by the Medicine Hat Concert Band Society of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The piece chronicles the merger of the First Nation (first natives) and modern Albertan cultures. The opening tribal drums followed by the haunting melody simulating the traditional wooden flute comprise two themes that are the foundation for the entire piece. Both elements are developed, varied and enhanced throughout as the listener senses the increasing influence of modern day Alberta through the use of modern sounding chords and rhythms. By the end, the marriage of the old and the new is complete. This powerful work closes as it began; a restatement of themes representing the musical and historical foundation of the region. Dur: 5:00
Difficulty: 3.5