Augustana

Style is 'African' latin, 6 beats of triplets, taken in a slow three. Although this piece can be performed without extra percussion, it is greatly enhanced by them. Several Cascara or bell patterns and a conga pattern are shown at the end of the drum & percussion parts. Other rhythm instruments can be used as well (shaker, guiro, etc.). Theme has a soaring melodic quality over the churning rhythm. Middle section is exactly half time (in 4/4). 1st trpt is featured w/solo melodic statements throughout, a high D near the end. Solo is written for WW 3 (tenor sax), w/changes cued in for WW 1 (sopr sx), WW 2 (alto), tpt 3, trb 2 and guitar. Woodwind dbls: WW 1 on soprano. Opt'l parts for French horns, tuba.