Grade 5 - The Kraken Awakens

Duration 8:50min --------------------------- The Kraken Awakens draws on humanity’s enduring fascination with the unknown—those elusive creatures that exist somewhere between myth and possibility. From the depths of the ocean to the forests and mountains of the world, legends such as the Kraken, Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster continue to captivate the imagination. This work explores not only the legend of the Kraken itself, but also the hubris and determination of those who seek to find —and conquer—it. Instrumentation Piccolo, Flute 1 2, Oboe 1 2, Bassoon 1 2, B♭ Clarinet 1 2 3, Alto Clarinet (opt.), B♭ Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1 2, Tenor Saxophone 1 2, Baritone Saxophone Horn in F 1 2 3 4, B♭ Trumpet 1 2 3, Trombone 1 2 3, Euphonium (B.C. & T.C.), Tuba, Double Bass Percussion (6 players) Percussion 1: Timpani Percussion 2: Tubular Bells, Bell Tree, Vibraslap, Vibraphone (shared with Perc. 4), Low Tom-tom Percussion 3: Glockenspiel, Bass Drum (shared with Perc. 5, 6), Whip (shared with Perc. 6) Percussion 4: Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone (shared with Perc. 2) Percussion 5: Snare Drum, Bass Drum (shared with Perc. 3, 6) Percussion 6: Anvil, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum (shared with Perc. 3, 5), Bongos, Whip (shared with Perc. 3), Hi-hat, Tam-tam