Gigout Organ Toccata arr for Wind Ensemble Advanced arr. K. Ziemba NEW

Description: This is a transcription of Eugene Gigout's popular Toccata in b minor for organ written for wind ensemble or concert band. It is of advanced difficulty, particularly for the woodwind players, and is meant for collegiate or adult groups, or very advanced High School Ensembles. It has not been watered down! I have added an optional marimba solo at the beginning to lengthen the piece somewhat to about 3:10. This work has been performed by the University of Ottawa Wind Ensemble and the Crane School of Music Concert Band, State University of New York at Potsdam and was very well received by both the players and the audience. The woodwind parts are challenging, particularly when done up to speed, as is the marimba part. The brass parts are less so, but still require good players. I think that you will find this piece very satisfying to perform. Eugene Gigout (1844 - 1925,) a French composer and student of Camille St. Saens, served as the organist at the Saint-Augustin Church in Paris for 62 years. He was well known as an expert improviser and a wonderful teacher. The “Organ Toccata in b minor” is from the 1890 collection 10 pieces pour orgue. It is probably the most popular of his organ works, and is often played as an encore at organ recitals. This transcription changes the key to C minor to make it a bit easier for wind players, although there are plenty of technical difficulties to overcome. Try for a very balanced sound and seamless phrasing, even as the measures go from part to part. A marimba solo has been added to the beginning, lengthening the piece somewhat to about 3:10.The score is plastic comb bound on 11 x 17 paper (67 pound) so that it is easily readable - and all parts are also printed on 67 pound paper with no difficult page turns. It was produced using Finale and I feel that you will be very pleased with the final product. Include is a full score and complete set of parts, as listed below: 4 – Flute 1 4 – Flute 2 1 – Oboe 1 1 – Oboe 2 1 – Eb Clarinet (opt.) 3 – Clarinet 1 3 – Clarinet 2 3 – Clarinet 3 2 – Bass Clarinet 1 – Bassoon 1 1 - Bassoon 2 1 – Contra Bassoon (opt.) 2 – Alto Sax 1 2 – Alto Sax 2 1 – Tenor Sax 1 – Baritone Sax 3 – Cornet 1 3 – Cornet 2 3 – Cornet 3 1 – F Horn 1 1 – F Horn 2 1 – F Horn 3 1 – F Horn 4 2 – Trombone 1 2 – Trombone 2 2 – Bass Trombone 2 – Euphonium BC & TC 3 – Tuba 1 – Double Bass (Opt.) 1- Marimba 2- Percussion 1- TimpaniPlease be sure to check out my other music, and feel free to ask any questions - I usually respond very quickly.Check our feedback, and bid with confidence that your item will be well packed, as described, and mailed within one day of confirmed payment. If you feel that the item is not as we described, and we do our very best, please contact us BEFORE leaving any feedback. We'll make it right!

Price: 55 USD

Location: Russell, New York

End Time: 2025-01-19T23:58:15.000Z

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