The Clown Fish

Duration:

3 min

Instrumentation:

Flute 12, Oboe 12, Clarinet in Bb 123, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon 12, Alto Saxophone 12, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1234, Trumpet in Bb 123, Trombone 12, Euphonium 12, Tuba, Piano, 4 Percussion: Marimba, Tambourine, Snare Drum, Bass Drum

The Clown Fish, commissioned by Chase the Music and the Northern Colorado Concert Band, is a piece for concert band dedicated to Josiah Hansen. Luka Vezmar (the composer) met Josiah as part of the commission and learned that he loved fish with all his heart, which he got a transplant of, and he is very strong.