Yo homies , I'm entering a competition whereby I have to write for an orchestra described as:
2+pic/2+eh/2+bc/2+cbn-4/3/3/1-timp+3-piano-harp-strings
Am I right in thinking that the piccolo, cor anglise, bass clarinet and contrabassoon are to be played by seperate players or simply by the 2nd flautist, 2nd oboist, e.t.c.
Also, am I right in thinking that there are to be 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones (is it 2 normal trombones n then a bass trombone?) and a tuba?
Could it also be that only three timpani are allowed? I know this should be obvious but I just want 2 be sure as sugar, thanks.