The piece is in two movements –
i. Adagio più mosso
ii. Allegro con brio

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Arrangements of traditional folk tunes for string orchestra. The three pieces are:
i. Atlantic Wave
ii. The Braes Of Glenorchy
iii. The Foxhunter’s Jig

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Full Lineup

Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Cor Anglais in F
2 Clarinets in Bb (2=B. Cl. in Bb)
2 Bassoons

2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in Bb
Percussion (2 players)*
Piano

Strings (10.8.6.4.2)

*Percussion List

Player I: Xylophone, Marimba (shared), Tubular Bells
Player II: Whip, Marimba (shared), Tambourine

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Full Lineup

Piccolo
Flute
Descant Recorder
Treble Recorder
Oboe
Cor Anglais
Clarinet in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon

Piccolo Trumpet in Bb
Trumpet in Bb
Trombone
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion (3 players)*

Piano
5-String Bass Guitar (electric or amplified)
Celesta
Harp

Solo Horn in F

Strings (12.10.8.6.4)

*Percussion List

Player I: Glockenspiel, Guiro, Snare Drum
Player II: Vibraphone, Marimba, Claves, Anvil
Player III: Temple Blocks, Tam-tam, Bass Drum, Congas, Whip

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Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/5uUK878od5lfGtQ3UER9q3?si=S0Z2MVvRSe2zGDQ76tUBPw

Full Lineup

Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais
3 Clarinets (1 in Bb, 2 in Eb, 3 in Bb=bass clarinet in Bb)
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon

4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani (4 + piccolo)
Percussion (2 players)*
Celesta
Harp

Strings (14.12.10.8.6)

*Percussion List

Player I: Xylophone, Glockenspiel (shared), Triangle, Tom-toms (4), Tambourine
Player II: Temple Blocks, Whip, Tam-tam, Bass Drum, Glockenspiel (shared)

Programme Note

Scoot was inspired by the LSO’s versatile clarinet section who, Bethan says, “have always brought a smile to my face”. It centres on short rising motifs, underpinned by mechanically clacking and chiming percussion and celesta to keep the music grounded. A climax after about two minutes or so changes the mood completely, however, and the rising motifs – which until now had sounded light and innocent – take on a more yearning feel, as though searching for something to complete them. Short but energetic, this piece is packed with incident and humour, including a very brief comic turn for the bassoons and a pair of false endings. Beware!

– Tim Rutherford Johnson

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Full Lineup

Flute (=Piccolo)
Alto Flute
Bass Flute (<->Bass Clarinet)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in A
2 Bassoons

2 Horns in F
Trumpet in D
2 Trumpets in Bb

Timpani
Percussion (3 players)*

Strings (12.10.8.6.4)

*Percussion List

Player I: Tam-tam, Snare drum
Player II: Whip, Bass Drum, Wood Block
Player III: Cowbell, Triangle, Cymbals, Xylophone

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The piece is in three movements:
i. Calm and flowing
ii. Light swing, lazily
iii. Straight, with lots of energy

Full Lineup

Flute (=Piccolo)
Alto Flute (=Flute)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons

2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in Bb (1=Tpt. in D)
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone

Timpani
Percussion (2 players) *
Harp
+ opt. Bass Guitar

Strings (10.8.6.4.2)

*Percussion List

Player I: Glockenspiel, Bass Drum, Congas (2)
Player II: Cymbals, Triangle, Wood Block, Tambourine, Glockenspiel

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