Egyptique
General Info
Year: 2010
Duration: c. 1:35
Difficulty: I -1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00; (digital) - $50.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Bongos (optional)
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Wind Chimes
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Take a journey through time to the Nile Valley around 7000 B.C. [sic: 3000 B.C.] with this captivating selection. The music gives a glimpse of the ancient Egyptians, bringing forth images of the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. With rich harmonies and driving rhythms, your band will provide the audience with a musical encounter with this great civilization.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Henry Middle School Honors Band (Ryan Straten, conductor) - 2010
State Ratings
- California: SCSBOA Band Music List Grade 1
- Indiana: ISSMA JH/MS/ELEM BAND GROUP III
- Louisiana: I
- North Carolina: II
- Texas: II. Complete
- Wisconsin: Event 3000 Concert Band Grade M
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- South Pasadena (Calif.) Middle School 6th Grade Band – 2019
- Henry Middle School (Cedar Park, Tx.) Honors Band (Ryan Straten, conductor) – 17 December 2010 (2010 Midwest Clinic)
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Resources
- Owens, W. (2010). Egyptique [score]. FJH Music Company: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Perusal score
- William Owens website. Accessed 29 August 2021