The Awakening Of The Ents

Title: The Awakening Of The Ents
Level: 4
Composer/Arranger: H. Owen Reed
Publisher: Ludwig Music Co.
Classification: picture piece
Instrumentation: Full a few extra instruments needed, contra-alto clarinet
Source: Popplers Music, Inc.
General Comments: This is based on Tolken's Lord of the Rings. The beginning of the piece gives a dark mood. Through the piece, the slumbering Ents, are aroused and the work builds to the "March of the Ents". Strange metric changes occur, such as 3/1, 2/4 and 1/4. There is a jazz feel to it, and a strong percussion section is needed. Also, some singing is involved, in Tolken's Elven language. This is a difficult piece, and should be attempted by an excellent high school band.

Submitted by: DeAndra Jensen
Reviewed by: Paul Helfter

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Title:	The Awakening Of The Ents
Level:	4
Composer/Arranger:	H. Owen Reed
Publisher:	Ludwig Music Co.
Classification:	picture piece
Instrumentation:	Full a few extra instruments needed, contra-alto clarinet
Source:	Popplers Music, Inc.
General Comments:	This is based on Tolken's Lord of the Rings. The beginning of the piece gives a dark mood. Through the piece, the slumbering Ents, are aroused and the work builds to the "March of the Ents". Strange metric changes occur, such as 3/1, 2/4 and 1/4. There is a jazz feel to it, and a strong percussion section is needed. Also, some singing is involved, in Tolken's Elven language. This is a difficult piece, and should be attempted by an excellent high school band.