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Schadenfreude is defined as, “deriving pleasure from another person’s misfortune.” We can all agree that this is not a trait or behavior to be proud of, but human nature is replete with these kinds of ultra-competitive, kill-or-be-killed instincts that probably helped keep our ancient ancestors alive before the dawn of civilization. This tone poem depicts the internal struggle that we, modern humans, experience as we struggle to evolve as individuals and as a society.
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
E flat Clarinet
B flat Clarinet 1
B flat Clarinet 2
B flat Clarinet 3
B flat Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Contrabassoon
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxopone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2
Horn in F 3
Horn in F 4
B flat Trumpet 1
B flat Trumpet 2
B flat Trumpet 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium (BC)
Tuba
Double Bass
Timpani
Harp
Piano
Percussion (requires 8 players not including timpanist)
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Toms (4)
Congas
Bongos
Orchestra Bells
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba
Chimes
Hi Hat
Crash Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
China Cymbals (2 of different sizes)
Finger Cymbals
Tam-Tam
Vibra Slap
Claves
Castanets
Brake Drums (2 of different sizes)
Triangle
Temple Blocks (5 of different sizes)
Shekere
Tambourine