Slawson-An American Dream (SP)-B/V/C/Cro./X/M/4T/P/TP

An American Dream by Brian Slawson is an emotional showpiece for large percussion ensemble that weaves together familiar elements of Americana. Arranged in a cinematic style, the piece begins with a traditional drum cadence that gradually becomes modernized as it approaches and reaches a powerful climax. It then transitions into a blissful dream sequence lead by the metallic keyboard instruments. The surreal setting continues as a distant, somber offstage trumpet reverently plays Taps. Finally, the music grows into a rousing and celebratory Sousa-style parade march. Although An American Dream tells a clear story on its own, it's an ideal piece for underscoring patriotic video presentations as well.

An American Dream ships as a printed, professionally bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or tablet viewing.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 11
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Trumpet in B-flat (offstage), suspended cymbal
• Player 2: Crotales (2 octaves), field drum
• Player 3: Glockenspiel, 2 toms
• Player 4: Chimes, cowbell
• Player 5: Vibraphone, marching snare drum
• Player 6: Xylophone, crash cymbals
• Player 7: Marimba 1 (4.3 octave, shared w/Player 8), tam-tam
• Player 8: Marimba 2 (4.3 octave, shared w/Player 7)
• Player 9: 4 Timpani, suspended cymbal
• Player 10: Concert snare drum
• Player 11: Concert bass drum, crash cymbals (attached), 4 temple blocks