Ancient Desert Drone

Ancient Desert Drone was composed for orchestra in 1940, at the request of Percy Grainger, who encouraged the idea of using a single pitch drone throughout the work (similar to Grainger’s own The Immovable Do) and to whom the piece is dedicated. While the work suggests an Eastern charm with its distinctive mode and primitive rhythms, Cowell himself stated there was no particular programmatic intent. This transcription for band is an exotic and welcome addition to the repertoire for winds. Dur: 5:00 Recorded by the Trinity University Symphonic Wind Ensemble – James Worman, conductor

Additional Information

SKU: 50499652
UPC: 888680012236
ISBN-10: 1480392936
ISBN-13: 9781480392939
Series: G. Schirmer Band/Orchestra
Format: Score Only
Page Count: 16
Contributors: Henry Cowell/arr. James Worman