The Big Dipper - Xylophone Solo
The Big Dipper is full of the fun of the fair, depicting a white-knuckle ride on Blackpool’s’ famous ‘Big Dipper’. This whirlwind spree will enthral your audiences with its musical pyrotechnics.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
| TITLE | The Big Dipper |
|---|---|
| COMPOSER | Ian Macpherson |
| ARRANGER | Ian Macpherson |
| CATEGORY | Xylophone Solo |
| CATALOGUE NO | SM0183 |
| DURATION | Circa 3 mins |
| ABOUT THIS WORK | “The Big Dipper”, composed and arranged for Xylophone and Wind Band by Ian Macpherson is traditional in concept, emulating solos by Kenneth Alford and Jack Lemon. Full of the fun of the fair it depicts the thrill of a white-knuckle ride on Blackpool’s’ famous ‘Big Dipper’, visited by Ian as a child and the inspiration for the work. This whirlwind spree will enthral your audiences with its musical pyrotechnics and great sense of fun. A great Concert or Bandstand feature and an opportunity for your percussionist to display his wares. |
| DIFFICULTY | This piece has difficulty rating of 3.5 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets |
| INSTRUMENTATION | Solo Xylophone Piccolo Flutes 1-2 Oboes 1-2 Eb Clarinet Bb Clarinets 1-2-3 Bass Clarinet Eb Alto Saxophones 1-2 Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Bassoons 1-2 Horns 1-2 Horns 3-4 Trumpets 1-2-3 Tenor Trombones 1-2 Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Timpani Drum Set Cymbals Bass Guitar For a list of parts supplied under our free postage scheme, please visit FAQ's. |









