Based on a traditional Shaker tune not heard very often, Come to Zion provides the British-style brass band with an enjoyable yet not highly demanding addition to their repertoire. The percussion parts allow exposed passages for Bass Drum, Timpani (which doubles the melody at one point), and Snare Drum (which has challenging rudimental parts throughout the piece). The "B" section presents a rendition of "Simple Gifts" and employs differing time signatures and utilizes a hemiola both in this section and later in the piece. Finally, the tuba section will love the utilization of their middle/upper register on the melody in the recapitulation section.

Instrumentation: Eb cornet, Bb Cornets 1-2-3-Repiano, Flugelhorn, Eb Tenorhorns S-1-2, Bb Tenorhorns 1-2, Trombones 1-2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Eb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Timpani, Percussion.

Difficulty: Moderate.
Performance time: 4:45

Catalog item: TMP950127

Price: $35.00