The Haunted Palace (2002) SZM025

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For Concert Band

Difficulty Level: Medium

Duration: 2:30

Publisher: Suburban Zombie Music

Instrumentation:

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb I & II
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bassoon
Trumpet in Bb I & II
French Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium (BC)
Euphonium (TC)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 - Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Slapstick, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 2 - Bass Drum, Tambourine, Vibraphone
Percussion 3 - Snare Drum, Bongos, Concert Toms

This piece is based on a poem by Edgar Allen Poe of the same name. Many extended performance techniques are put into use during this piece including singing, chanting, stomping, improvisation, crystal glasses, etc. The piece projects images of a vast proud castle and kingdom, well kept and in the height of its splendor. It is suddenly consumed with confusion and fear as dark forces move in and a fierce battle ensues. This piece was commissioned by Barbara Streit for the 2002 Summer Band Camps at West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas.