This symphonic work was written about four friends. ORCHESTRATIONS 3 Flutes (1st doubling on Alto, 3rd doubling on Piccolo) 2 Oboes English Horn 3 Clarinets (3rd doubling on Bass Clarinet) 2 Bassoons Contra Bassoon 4 Horns in F 3 Bb Trumpets 2 Tenor Trombones 1 Bass Trombone Tuba 6 percussionists: Timpani (30," 28," 25," 23") Glockenspiel Tubular Bell ("A") Vibraphone Marimba 2 Snares Bass Drum Suspended Cymbal Tam tam 14-16-22 1st Violins 12-14-18 2nd Violins 10-12-14 Violas 8-10-12 Celli 6-8-10 Double Basses Duration: (50:58)