Watane (1997)
Iroquois soundscape
Sirett, Mark G (born in 1952) [ Canada ]
Edition
Published by
Boosey & Hawkes Inc.
[USA]
Ref. :
M-051-47343-4
Type of material:
Full score
Description
Text in:
Iroquois
Epoque:
20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
aboriginal
Type of Choir:
SSAA (4 voices )
Instrumentation:
Percussion
Duration:
5.0 min.
Source of text:
aboriginal
Comment(s):
Watane is an original work inspired by aboriginal culture. Non-traditional vocal sounds, fragments of Iroquois chants, bird calls, and varied percussion evoke the atmosphere of the Eastern Woodlands. The work has been performed at ACDA national and region
