wind ensemble

wind ensemble

[Eng.]

An instrumental ensemble consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The wind ensemble is virtually identical to the American Symphonic Band and the European military band. The instrumentation may include:

WOODWINDS	BRASS	PERCUSSION
Piccolo Flutes Oboes English horn * Eb Clarinets * BbClarinets 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 Timpani Pitched Percussion Unpitched Percussion Harp * Double Bass * Piano *

* This is an instrument not always found in a typical wind ensemble. Occasionally parts are written for these instruments and the large amateur or professional wind ensemble will try to be faithful to the composer's wishes.

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