Augusta Read Thomas (1964)

Magneticfireflies (2001)

for high school band

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2001
    • Duration: 10 mn
    • Publisher: Schirmer
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, bass trombone (also 3 trombones), tuba, 4 percussions, timpani, harp [optionnelle]

Premiere information

  • Date: 17 December 2001
    Location:

    États-Unis, West Chester (OH), Lakota West High School


    Performers:

    Orchestre de Lakota West High School ; Gregory L. Snyder, direction.

Observations

7 additional musicians play high pitched metallic percussion at conclusion.