Cajun Folk Songs Traditional / Arr. Frank Ticheli

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This colorful work in the rich Cajun folksong tradition is treated with authenticity and sensitivity in this two-movement work, which employs varied instrumental textures, exciting percussion parts and fascinating contrapuntal writing. The folk songs highlighted are La Belle Et Le Capitaine and Belle.

Cajun Folk Songs (1991) is written in two movements. The first movement, La Belle at le Capitaine, begins with a free-flowing alto saxophone solo in d dorian and in 2/4 time. Eventually this light, lyrical melodic passage is passed through all instruments in the band. To add to the free-flowing quality, Ticheli has the band move freely between 2/4 and 3/4 time.

The second movement, Belle, is a much quicker, energetic, accented movement. Frequent short solos, muted brass, syncopation, and rhythmic energy create a drastic contrast between this and the first movement.

The two movements combined create a nice pair of contrasting pieces to help balance a well-rounded performance.