Appalachian Air
You'll want to grab the reins of the nearest chariot when you experience the action of this wonderfully descriptive work. Thundering percussion provides the fuel throughout, even though the parts are well within the playing abilities of this level. Well written and effectively scored, Apollo’s Chariot will have younger groups sounding much more developed and mature.
Medium: Concert Band
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2003
Duration: 4:00
Difficulty: Grade 2
Instrumentation
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1/2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Bb Trumpet 1/2
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 [2 players] (snare drum, bass drum, sleigh bells/tambourine)
Percussion 2 (suspended cymbal)
Percussion 3 (chimes, bells)
Program Notes
Appalachian Air is based on the classic folk tune The Poor Wayfaring Stranger. With roots from an old irish melody, this song was passed on by word of mouth throughout the Appalachian Mountains for many years. The message carried by the song is a powerful one - although life may be full of woe and sorrow now, there is hope for salvation and a much brighter tomorrow.
