The title Cantos derives from that form of poetry in which a poem, in many cases epic in nature, consists of many short verses. The four movements are very short and contain interesting material for all players.

Suite for concert band. Composer Canadian. Duration: 3.50.

Prologue -- Interlude -- Dance -- Epilogue. Instrumentation: full score ; piccolo ; flute 1,2 ; oboe, 1,2 ; bassoon 1,2 ; B© clarinet 1,2,3 ; E© alto clarinet ; E contra alto clarinet ; B© bass clarinet ; B© contra bass clarinet ; E© alto saxophone 1,2 ; B© tenor saxophone ; E© baritone saxophone ; B© cornet 1,2,3 ; B© trumpet 1,2 ; f horn 1,2,3,4 ; trombone 1,2,3 ; baritone bass clef ; baritone treble clef ; tuba , xylophone ; timpani ; percussion 1 ; percussion 2.