Alex and the Phantom Band [Wind Ens] – Sets

David Maslanka

Alex and the Phantom Band

A Young Listener's Introduction to Wind, Brass, and Percussion Instruments

Based on the story "The Thirteenth Hour" by Kathryn Maslanka

for Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble and Narrator

16 min., 30 sec. •

2002

• Grade 4

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Alex, in search of a flute to give his father for a birthday present, is swept off into a musical dream world where he finds a shabby old theater, the home of “His Majesty’s Royal Band.” Alex climbs to the conductor’s podium and sees the glittering instruments spread before him – living instruments, but no players! He picks up the baton and points. Each instrument and section responds with its characteristic sounds. Overwhelmed, Alex faints away…to come awake in his own bed, and in his pajama pocket an ancient mahogany flute for his father’s birthday. “Alex” is an engaging and satisfying musical adventure for the young of all ages.

It’s a great piece from both perspectives – educational and musical.

William Ledbetter

Find program notes and more information at davidmaslanka.com.

Concert-Pencil Full Score
Transposition:	Concert
Notation Style:	Handwritten in Pencil
No. of Pages:	77
Page Size:	11×17
Binding:	Coil

Concert-Pencil Study Score
Transposition:	Concert
Notation Style:	Handwritten in Pencil
No. of Pages:	77
Page Size:	8½×14
Binding:	Coil

Part Details
Notation Style:	Engraved (Prepared using computer software.)
Page Size:	8½×11
Binding:	Booklet

Qty	Item	Instrument
1	Piccolo	Piccolo
6	Flute 1.2	Flute 1 Flute 2
2	Oboe 1.2	Oboe 1 Oboe 2
1	Eb Soprano Clarinet	Eb Soprano Clarinet
6	Bb Clarinet 1.2	Bb Clarinet 1 Bb Clarinet 2
3	Bb Clarinet 3	Bb Clarinet 3
2	Bb Bass Clarinet	Bb Bass Clarinet
2	Bassoon 1.2	Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2
4	Alto Saxophone 1.2	Alto Saxophone 1 Alto Saxophone 2
2	Tenor Saxophone	Tenor Saxophone
2	Baritone Saxophone	Baritone Saxophone (Low A)
2	F Horn 1.2	F Horn 1 Mute F Horn 2
2	F Horn 3.4	F Horn 3 F Horn 4
4	Bb Trumpet 1.2	Bb Trumpet 1 Cup Mute Straight Mute Bb Trumpet 2 Cup Mute Straight Mute
2	Bb Trumpet 3	Bb Trumpet 3 Cup Mute Straight Mute
4	Trombone 1.2	Trombone 1 Straight Mute Trombone 2 Straight Mute
2	Bass Trombone	Bass Trombone Straight Mute
2	Euphonium	Euphonium
1	Euphonium (Bb Treble Clef) [alt. for Euphonium]	Euphonium (Bb T.C.)
2	Tuba	Tuba
1	Timpani	Timpani (23 in) Timpani (25-26 in) Timpani (28-29 in) Timpani (30-32 in)
1	Percussion 1	Xylophone Chimes Triangle 1 Marimba (4.3 oct.) (shared with Perc. 2)
1	Percussion 2	Marimba (4.3 oct.) (shared with Perc. 1) Vibraphone Crash Cymbals
1	Percussion 3	Orchestral Bells Bass Drum Sizzle Cymbal Tam-tam
1	Percussion 4	Suspended Cymbal (Lg.) Snare Drum Field Drum Wind Chimes Triangle 2
1	Narrator	Narrator

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Alex and the Phantom Band

A Young Listener's Introduction to Wind, Brass, and Percussion Instruments

Based on the story "The Thirteenth Hour" by Kathryn Maslanka

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