The score calls for the following instrumentation:

Solo soprano

flute (also piccolo flute, alto flute), bass clarinet (also clarinet), bass clarinet (also contrabass clarinet), tenor saxophone (also alto saxophone, soprano saxophone), tenor saxophone (also baritone saxophone), trumpet (also piccolo trumpet), 2 bass tubas (also 1 euphonium), 3 percussionists, harp, violin, cello, double bass.