The Cymbalist
by Luigi Zaninelli
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, English Horn, Solo Clarinet in Bb 1/2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2/3, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Contralto Clarinet in Eb, Alto Saxophone in Eb 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2/3, Ho) - grade 3

SKU: CN.12241

Composed by Luigi Zaninelli. Band Music. Score only. Duration 2:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.12241).

Elements of style, melody, harmony, and contrapuntal complexity that delight the ear. Coupled with this "simple march" is the ever-struggling cymbalist who, no matter how hard he/she tries, never quite seems to be able to place the cymbal crashes in the correct spot. With a little explanation to the audience, this work can easily be a program highlight!

At the age of 14, I became the cymbal player in my high school band. The presumption was that, since I was a pianist, I would easily handle the cymbal part. Little did I know that cymbal players spend most of their time counting rests. My attempts to play, when and where needed, were not always successful. These indiscretions often resulted in unprepared 'solos' (much to the horror of the conductor). The Cymbalist was composed in memory of those bittersweet days. - Luigi Zaninelli.