Ian Deterling

Dwarves (flexible instrumentation)

Dwarves, Op. 10 (2018)

  • flexible instrumentation (5 Parts + Percussion)

  • Grade 3

  • ca. 3:30

Score/Parts PDF Previews

Program Notes

Inspired by The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this piece is a musical depiction of dwarves. Dark melodies and somber harmonies evoke deep mines filled with sophisticated metalwork.

  • Instrumentation (5 Parts + Percussion)

    • Part 1: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Violin

    • Part 2: Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Violin

    • Part 3: Tenor Saxophone, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, F Horn, Violin, Viola

    • Part 4: Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello

    • Part 5: Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello, Contrabass, Tuba

    • Percussion:

      • Percussion 1: Triangle, Anvil, Snare Drum, Bass Drum

      • Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Tambourine

      • Percussion 3 - High Tom, Low Tom, Glockenspiel

      • Timpani, Anvil

What do I get when I order Dwarves, Op. 10?

  • You will receive the score and parts in the form of three PDFs:

    • Score formatted to Tabloid paper, 11” x 17” (279mm x 432mm)

    • Score formatted to US Letter-size paper, 8.5” x 11” (216mm x 279mm)

    • Complete set of parts

  • Once your order has been processed, you’ll be emailed a link where you can download the sheet music.

  • When you click on the link to download your music, you’ll be brought to the download page (see image)

Download page for Dwarves, Op. 10

  • Note that the score and parts are separated into different PDF files.

  • You can download everything (‘Download All’ button at the bottom), save the files to Dropbox, or download selected score/parts individually.

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