This exuberant work is imbued with Spanish stylistic musical elements. Colorful rhythms are tossed around the first movement while the second movement displays the sensitive emotional core of the composition. The final Flamenco movement is a technical tour de…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A beautiful arrangement of one of Dvorak's most popular orchestral works. Originally for strings, Mikkelson has adapted Serenade, Op. 22 for woodwinds with cello and bass.Program NotesThe Serenade in E, Opus 22, for String Orchestra was written at a pivotal…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Russell Mikkelson, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Thunderbirds is a powerful composition that utilizes every section of the band to its fullest. Fast paced and fully scored with driving percussion parts, there is excitement around every corner.Program NotesDedicated to Capt. Larry H. Lang and the USAF…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spanish title Vestida de Luto translates roughly into "draped in mourning black" since the composition is inspired by the image of the black clad "old world widows" donning black veils indefinitely after the passing of their spouse. The entire tone poem…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications