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
This celebratory concert work pays tribute to the impulses of human nature. Haunting lyrical sections are contrasted with forceful and aggressive themes providing a pleasing contrast, concluding with a final peaceful resolution.Program NotesDiversions for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John P. Lynch
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
Were You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn tune. Tender, flowing themes permeate the work as the rich scoring carries the listener to many levels of musical expression.Program NotesWere You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John P. Lynch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications