Par DOBSON SIMON. Firefly was composed by award-winning composer Simon Dobson (b.1981) to provide an entertaining uptempo
concert work for community and youth bands. Composed in funk-rock style, and is based on the
groove beat with which it opens. Dobson says, 'Firefly was written as a break from my more serious music
and as a 'hat tip' to the various types of beat orientated music I listen to.” It was first performed by Oslofjord
Brass in Norway and in its wind version by Harmonie Shostakovich, Switzerland. Duration: 5-6 minutes.
INSTRUMENTATION:
1 Eflat Sop. Cornet, Solo Cornets (4), Bflat Rep. Cornet (1), 2nd Bflat, Cornets (2), 3rd Bflat Cornets (2) -
Flugel horn, Solo Eflat Horn, 1st Eflat Horn, 2nd Eflat Horn - 1st Bflat Bar., 1 2nd Bflat Bar., 1st Trombone, 2nd
Trombone, Bass Trombone - Bflat Euphoniums (2) - Eflat Tubas (2) - Bflat Tubas (2) - 2 percussion/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Vent
