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Fairest of the Renaissance Faire Erika Svanoe

Fairest of the Renaissance Faire takes melodic themes and motives from John Philip Sousa's march Fairest of the Fair. These melodic materials are transformed into a Renaissance context, with inspiration drawn specifically from William Byrd's Fitzwilliam Virginal Book and Tielman Susato's Danserye, both of which have very successful arrangements for concert band. The piece is in ...

Steampunk Suite Erika Svanoe

This four-movement suite depicts various scenes that take place in a fictional alternate history. Each movement features notable people alive in the Victorian era, including Charles Ives, Marie Curie, H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, P.T. Barnum and Nikola Tesla. It borrows from popular music of the era, including the march, waltz, and the song "Daisy Bell." These are combined with sou ...