This document provides instrumentation recommendations for performing the musical work "African Sanctus". It recommends including an operatic soprano soloist, SATB choir, piano, African tape, various percussion instruments, and optionally additional instruments like guitars, drums, and ethnic instruments. It notes that the work can be performed with limited resources without the optional instruments, and that the soloist and choir should be amplified, especially in a large venue. It also provides recommendations for multimedia elements and an encore piece.
This document provides instrumentation recommendations for performing the musical work "African Sanctus". It recommends including an operatic soprano soloist, SATB choir, piano, African tape, various percussion instruments, and optionally additional instruments like guitars, drums, and ethnic instruments. It notes that the work can be performed with limited resources without the optional instruments, and that the soloist and choir should be amplified, especially in a large venue. It also provides recommendations for multimedia elements and an encore piece.
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This document provides instrumentation recommendations for performing the musical work "African Sanctus". It recommends including an operatic soprano soloist, SATB choir, piano, African tape, various percussion instruments, and optionally additional instruments like guitars, drums, and ethnic instruments. It notes that the work can be performed with limited resources without the optional instruments, and that the soloist and choir should be amplified, especially in a large venue. It also provides recommendations for multimedia elements and an encore piece.
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Choir (S.A.T.B.) Piano African Tape Percussion (2 or 3 players) Timpani Bass Drum (large) Congas (1 pair) Bongos (1 pair) 3 Tenor drums 2 Suspended cymbals Tam tam (large) Tom Tom OPTIONAL: Lead guitar (amplifed) Bass guitar (amplified) Drum kit Multi-racial performers (ad lib) Ethnic drums, gongs & tambourine Light /Gospel soprano solo, or children (The Lord's Prayer) Electric organ/keyboard (The Lord's Prayer) NOTE: A performance of AFRICAN SANCTUS should ideally include the optional forces, but where resources are limited the work may be performed without them. Soloist and piano should he amplified. Amplifying choir is usually necessary, especially in a large venue. Multimedia performances/visual backdrop: Fanshawe original African slides available for hire. ENCORE: If demanded, suggest The Lord's Prayer and/or Sanctus Finale & Gloria