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Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto

Music by Bruce Adolphe
Text by Bruce Adolphe

Travel back 67 million years and discover the life and times of Tyrannosaurus Sue as she competes with a tricky Troodon, chases a Parasaurolophus, and battles with a menacing Triceratops!

Sheet Music Photo InstrumentationOboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Percussion, Solo Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
May also be performed with full string sections
Duration26:27
Ages5 to 11
GradesK to 5

Commissioned by the Chicago Chamber Musicians for the unveiling of Sue at the Field Museum of Chicago

Premiered May 2000 by the Chicago Chamber Musicians at the Field Museum of Chicago

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