A Toddler in an Amusement Park

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Program Notes

This piece creates a musical narrative depicting a toddler's first experience through an amusement park. Throughout the piece, the toddler gets to visit a carnival, a fun and mystical area. All of this culminates into the big event, in which the toddler rides his first big roller coaster.

Performance Notes

• -The performers are required to both scream and shout at various points throughout this piece. Measures 126-129 should be a particularly terrifying scream, as the programmatic narrative at this point in the piece depicts a rollercoaster zooming by.
• -Measure 154:
  --Percussion 1 should pop a real balloon. If this is not available, they may cover this measure on whip.
  --OPTIONAL (beat 2 - Meas. 155, beat 3): One member of the ensemble can make a wailing "baby" cry beginning at beat 2, after Percussion 1 has either popped a real balloon or played the whip.
• -Meas. 164-165: Have one member of the ensemble make an "evil laugh" at 164. Immediately follow this by having another member of the ensemble make a startled scream at 165.
• -Measure 261-263: In the programmatic narrative for this work, the toddler rides his first big roller coaster at this specific point in the piece. This section is constructed as a freely cued event designated as 3, in which there are 3 cues in total that will need to be given.
• In the first cue, freely indicate upwards and downwards directional cues to the ensemble. For upwards cues, the ensemble should scream as loudly as possible while the percussion section plays softly. At downwards cues, the ensemble should barely scream while the percussion section plays loudly. In order to facilitate movement into the next cue, have the last directional cue be downwards so that the percussion section is playing loudly. In the second cue, all wind ensemble players drop out and the percussion section begins to diminuendo. In the third cue, proceed as indicated into the next bar of music.

Media

• Audio: A Toddler in an Amusement Park [MIDI] — [MIDI]

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Title: A Toddler in an Amusement Park

Overview: This composition, titled "A Toddler in an Amusement Park," is designed for wind ensemble and has a duration of 8 minutes. It creatively narrates a toddler's exhilarating experience at an amusement park, culminating in the thrill of riding a roller coaster for the first time.

Composition Details:
- Instrumentation:
- 2 Flutes
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- 2 Bb Clarinets
- Bb Bass Clarinet
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Baritone Saxophone
- 3 Bb Trumpets
- 4 Horns
- 3 Trombones
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Timpani
- 5 Percussionists

Program Notes: The piece creates a musical journey illustrating a toddler's visit to an amusement park, featuring moments of joy, excitement, and the climax of riding a big roller coaster.

Performance Notes:
- Unique requirements for performers include vocal expressions such as screaming and shouting at specific measures to enhance the narrative experience.
- Measure-specific instructions detail sound effects like popping a balloon and imitating a baby’s cry, along with vocal expressions like evil laughter and startled screams.
- The piece includes dynamically cued events that require ensemble coordination based on directional cues.

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- Price: $69.99
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- The composition includes specific cues and performance notes for enhanced user engagement, making it suitable for educational settings and performances.
- The score is available in PDF format, ensuring easy access and usability for musicians and educators.

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Additional Information:
- Year of Composition: 2011/2020
- Last Edited: September 7, 2025, 5:17 AM
- Score PDF Link: [Score PDF](pdfs/Dicks - A Toddler in an Amusement Park - 9x12 Score.pdf)

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