Artist Level (Grade 5)

Frenergy John Estacio / Arr. Fraser Linklater

Commissioned by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1998, this dynamic work combines frantic and energy to form the title, speaking volumes to the nature and verve of the character of the music. Following a heart-pounding opening, this brisk piece is comprised of four short melodic ideas tossed from section to section. Enjoying acclaim and prominent performances in the symphonic ...

Nne Na Tatu Daniel French

Nne na Tatu, Swahili for Four on Three, is inspired by the music of sub-saharan Africa and other world music traditions. Like many of those traditions, Nne na Tatu is driven by relentless percussion and rhythmic-focused development. A bold, festive theme, introduced in the brass, recurs throughout and grounds the piece between a series unpredictable detours a Scottish-inspired ...

Searching for Lost Dreams Dana Wilson

As I began this piece, it was as though I were entering a dream. The music was atmospheric, undefined, and somewhat disorienting. Gradually the material became more focused, but just in time to switch to a very different--though related--sound world, which became the second movement. The overall poignancy, varied sound worlds and dramatic shape of the music suggested the title. ...

An Original Suite (Set) Gordon Jacob

Eine revidierte Ausgabe dieses Klassikers der Blasorcheser-Literatur. Die drei Stätze der Suite bieten unwiderstehliche Kontraste: einen herrschaftlichen Marsch am Beginn des Stückes, ein Andante im zweiten Satz und zum Schluss ein ebenso lebhaftes wie bühnengerechten Finale. ISMN: 979-0-051-66211-1 Reihe: Windependence Schwierigkeit: schwer Spieldauer: 9'0" UPC: 8840881 ...