wind ensemble

[English]

An instrumental ensemble consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Although many people consider the wind ensemble to consist of one musician on a part, the wind ensemble is virtually identical to the symphonic band and the European military band. Many wind ensembles may be smaller in size, however, it is critical to balance the instrumentation with multiple musicians on certain parts such as clarinet and flute parts.

The modern Wind Ensemble instrumentation

WOODWINDS	BRASS	PERCUSSION
piccolo flute oboe English horn * E♭ clarinet * B♭ clarinet alto clarinet bass clarinet contrabass clarinet * alto saxophones tenor saxophones baritone saxophone bassoons contrabassoon *	horns cornets trumpets flugelhorns * trombones baritone horns euphoniums tuba	bass drum snare drum crash cymbals timpani tuned percussion untuned percussion auxiliary percussion harp * string bass * piano *

* This is an instrument not always found in a typical concert band or symphonic band. Occasionally parts are written for these instruments and the large amateur or professional band will try to be faithful to the composer's indications.

Last Updated: 2016-05-06 13:03:48