Publisher Desc.  This composition employs a free variation form consisting of the theme, six variations and coda, all falling into an overall fast-slow-fast format. It is modeled on Persichett's Masquerade for Band, but while the form is derived from that work, this one is on a somewhat smaller scale. The title, a loose synonym for "masquerade," was chosen as a nod to its inspiration. Duration 7:45.