Howard Shore

Instrumentation:
3(1. & 2. dbl. Alto Fl; 2. dbl. Picc; 3. Picc. opt. dbl. Irish Whistle*, Alto Fl. & Pan/Wooden Flute*)3 (3. Eng. Hn.)3 (3. Bs. Cl.) 3 (3. Cbn.) - 54 (Bb & dbl. Rotary Valve)31 - Timp., Perc. (Min. 4 players): Chimes, Med. & Lg. Tam-Tams, 5 Susp. Gongs (6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”), Susp. Cyms.: Lg. & Antique, Piatti, 2 Metal Bell Plates (14", 1" thick), Distressed Pno., Sn. Dr., Field (or Side) Dr., 2 Bodhrans, Japanese Taiko Drums: Sm., Med. & Lg., Bs. Dr., 2 Log Drs., Bs. Marimba, Musette, Hammered Dulcimer*, Cimbalom*  - Nylon Str. Gtr., Pno. (dbl. Cel.), 2 Hps.

Boy Soprano Soloist
Lyric Soprano Soloist
Mezzo-Soprano Soloist
Baritone Soloist

Boy's Chorus (Children's Chorus may be substituted)
Mixed Chorus

Str. (min. desks: 87654) - concertmaster optional doubling of Irish and Hardanger Fiddle parts

* = Additional musicians may be hired to play the featured instruments. If none are available, then these parts can be doubled as indicated in parts.

Duration: 114 minutes