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Milton Babbitt · 1916–2011 · American

For 2 saxophones, trumpet, trombone, double bass, piano, 2 percussion

Level 9 · Virtuoso — about FRSM / FTCL, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 9 min
Composed: 1957
Era: 20th century

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For jazz ensemble: two saxophones, trumpet, trombone, double bass, piano, vibraphone and percussion

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