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Inspired by the first sentences of Walt Whitman's poem "Song of the Open Road," where he describes the many choices you can make in your live, the different ways you can take, but at the end you come at the final place you should be. The Path Before Me is an…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and wind ensemble inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
A contemporary straight 8th chart with great dynamic contrasts and modern modal harmonies. Tenor sax is featured on the melody. Lots of room for soloists to really stretch out on very playable changes. Solos for tenor sax, piano, and drums. Trumpet range is…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Paul White
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More