SKU: CF.CPS103F
ISBN 9780825874185. UPC: 798408074180. 9x12 inches.
Joseph Compello uses the famous Mexican folk song La Cucaracha as the basis for a concert fantasy. Lots of rhythmic interest and percussion, plus every section of the band gets some of the melodic material. Students interested in Mexican history will find that a little research on the song La Cucaracha will reveal some interesting facts about the lyrics. A strong choice for your next concert to include the music of our southern neighbors.
SKU: HL.4002362
UPC: 073999376876. 9.0x12.0x0.076 inches.
Hymns by Giovanni de Palestrina pre-date those of Bach by over a century and incorporate the great polyphonic tradition of Renaissance writing. The compositions used in this suite are from a collection published in 1589 titled Hymns of the Entire Year, and incorporate antiphonal choral effects that lend themselves particularly well to instrumental settings. John Moss uses richly contrasting tone colors and textures as well as characteristic modal tonalities in this wonderful setting for band. (3:30).
SKU: HL.4002390
UPC: 073999979886. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches.
Our sky is never the same – from day to day or even hour to hour. It holds the brightest and darkest things we will ever see, and in addition is capable of displaying every imaginable color and mood. Through this expressive work, Samuel Hazo has translated the many qualities of the sky into musical moods. The opening section features flowing melodies beautifully developed between soloistic and full ensemble playing. The “sinister” fast section features driving rhythms, mixed meters and a crescendo that evolves into a powerful setting of the original melody. Sam's sense of timing and emotional pacing is strongly evident in this effective work. (5:45).
