Santorini: Dance of the Gods (2006) SZM049

For Concert Band

Difficulty Level: Medium-Difficult

Duration: 5:15

Publisher: Suburban Zombie Music

Instrumentation:

  • Flute I & II

  • Oboe

  • Clarinet in Bb I, II & III

  • Bass Clarinet in Bb

  • Alto Saxophone

  • Tenor Saxophone

  • Baritone Saxophone

  • Bassoon

  • Trumpet in Bb I, II & III

  • French Horn I & II in F

  • Trombone I & II

  • Euphonium (BC)

  • Euphonium (TC)

  • Tuba

  • Percussion 1 - Shaker

  • Percussion 2 - Triangle, Suspended Cymbal

  • Percussion 3 - Bass Drum, Woodblock, Wind Chimes

  • Percussion 4 - Bongos, Tambourine, Gong

  • Percussion 5 - Cowbell, Vibraslap

  • Percussion 6 - Congas, Drum Set

This piece was commissioned by the Venus High School Band; Venus, Texas. The island of Santorini in Greece is thought to be the location of the lost city of Atlantis. The island’s shape was created by a massive volcanic eruption thousands of years ago that some believe wiped out the ancient civilization. Lot’s of percussion and syncopated rhythms populate this adventure through time and history!