Philip Aker


Totem Poles of the Northwest (Version 1.0)

InstrumentationFlute, Clarinet, Percussion (Timpani, Vibes, Marimba (one player)), Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello.
Length19:13
DifficultyEasy to moderate, requires good ensemble awareness.
CommentsA musical impression of a few of the moods inspired by totem poles encountered in British Columbia. There are 5 movements suitable for ballet or modern dance intepretation:
Maestoso - male solo, the shaman
Scherzando - female solo, the enticement
Deciso - male solo with corps, the hunter(s)
Giocoso - female solo with corps*, the playful otters
Amoroso - duet with corps, the lovers * Especially suitable for childrens chorus (RAD Grade IV equivalent and up).
SourcesScore and parts available from the composer.
Philip Aker SOCAN
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Telephone: (604) 739-0712
Email: philip@afm.org
philip@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca
ExtrasCassette tape of Midi rendering available with the score.
HistoryNew work.
ContributorThe composer.
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