Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansive harmonies. The mood then shifts to an intensely rhythmic dance using an unusual modal scale. In the final section, the flutes switch to recorders and a driving percussion ostinato figure helps propel this magnificent piece to a dramatic ending. A rewarding and satisfying work from one of today1s ...
Powerful harmonies and strong rhythms dominate this new easy work from Michael Sweeney. Written in a simple rondo form, statements of the main theme are interspersed with a legato section featuring woodwinds, and later, question and answer phrases between percussion and the low voices. A sparkling new addition for the easy level.
Category: Band Music Item: 040204 Grade: Grade 1 - Elementary Price: $45.00 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
Based on the familiar hymn "Abide With Me," this unique composition develops variations based on fragments of the original melody. Elements of the hymn are skillfully incorporated into a variety of styles, from slow flowing phrases to lively and rhythmicthemes, before the hymn is gloriously presented near the end of the piece.
Category: Band Music Item: 137586 Grade: Grade 3 - Early Intermediate Price: $55.00 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days