Illusion

Illusion (2009 / 2012)

for concert band

grade level 3.8

ca. 5'

Illusion - Suleiman / Clay Redfield & CSUS Concert Band

00:00 / 00:00

PROGRAM NOTE

Illusion was written with the intent of evoking a dream-like experience. A dream about what? I invite you to imagine for yourself.

Instrumentation

3 flutes

2 oboes

1 bassoon

3 Bb clarinets

1 bass clarinet

2 alto saxophones

1 tenor saxophone

1 baritone saxophone

3 horns

3 trumpets

2 trombones

1 baritone / euphonium

1 tuba

double bass

piano*

perc. 1:
glockenspiel, vibraphone,

chimes

perc. 2:
chimes, tambourine, snare

drum

perc. 3:
triangle, cymbals, chimes

timpani

*if desired, 2 players on marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone may be substituted for the piano part