After the zoo closes to the public, the animals begin gathering one by one or in groups in anticipation of a soirée. The kingly lion is the last to arrive, and he directs that the festivities are to begin. The ballet concludes with a grand waltz of all the animals.

The work is dedicated to Boleyn Willis-Zeger, director of the Legacy Studios for the Performing Arts.

Principals
(in order of appearance)

Butterflies
Bear
Swan
Bats
Monkeys
Meerkats
Reptiles
Kangaroos
Gazelle
Lion

Audio Files

Introduction
Butterflies
Bear
Swan
Bats
Monkeys
Meerkats
Reptiles
Kangaroos
Gazelle
Lion
Finale

Instrumentation

The work is scored for full orchestra, in various instrumental combinations

Total length: appoximately 31 minutes. Score and parts are available on request. Please contact the composer for more information.

Photos from the 6 June 2015 Premiere

Photo Copyright © 2015 by Cheryl Hudson Henderson. Used by permission.

Photo Copyright © 2015 by Stephen Craton. Used by permission.

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