SKU: MH.0-931329-37-X

ISBN 9780931329371.

Alien Visitors: A sly eye at sci-fi, Margolis poses the question, why are they here? From menacing semitone motives to whooshing tone clusters to violent outbursts from the woodblocks (their shining moment!) and angry timpani pounding, Alien Visitors is an all-out slugfest. It's us vs. them, and we need help! Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 5 Flute 1, 5 Flute 2, 2 Oboe, 4 Bassoon and String Bass, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 4 Bb Bass Clarinet, 5 Eb Alto Saxophone 1 & 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 2 Horn in F 1, 2 Horn in F 2, 2 Trombone 1, 4 Trombone 2 & 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 4 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion 1 (one player), 2 Percussion 2 (one player), 2 Percussion 3 (one or two players).