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Instrumentation Notes -- Canite Tuba: A Christmas Triptych

Cover image for Canite Tubafor SATB Chorus (divisi), Brass, Timpani, Percussion
and Organ

CANITE TUBA received its premiere in 2001 at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC by the Master Chorale of Washington under the direction of Donald McCullough, Music Director.

Note: All full scores and instrumental parts are available for purchase from Hinshaw Music Inc.

Brass, timpani, percussion and organ version
Full score and parts: HMB234A

Brass: 3 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones,
     bass trombone, tuba
Timpani (1 player)
Percussion (1 player): xylophone, glockenspiel,
     bass drum, suspended cymbal, crash cymbals,
     tam-tam, bongos
Organ (This is a unique part written to be used
      with this version only.)

Organ, timpani and percussion version
Full score and parts: HMB234B

Organ (This is a unique part written to be used with this version only.)
Timpani (1 player)
Percussion (1 player) xylophone, glockenspiel, bass drum, suspended cymbal, crash cymbals, tam-tam, bongos

Organ version
Vocal score: HMB234

Played as it appears in the vocal score.

Note: For dramatic effect, the timpani part may be added to this version and is available separately.
Timpani part only: HMB234C

Duration: approx. 17 minutes

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