Grade 3
SKU: CL.012-3699-01
Journey to New France. Composed by Eastmond. Concert Band. Gems of the Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR357). Extra full score. Composed 2008. Duration 5 minutes, 31 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3699-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3699-01).
Take a historical journey into the heart of the continent along the powerful St. Lawrence River as the early French explorers did. The immensity and beauty of this historic river is captured in bold brass fanfares. Haunting woodwind themes encapsulate the relentless exploration of the New World, and the lush, melodic slow section presents many opportunities for lyrical playing. Ideal for bands of moderate experience, this programmatic composition is perfect for contest, festival and concert performance.
About Gems of the Concert Band
A series of transcriptions and other works in varying styles, representative of the programming of the Great American Classic Concert Band era of a century ago, as exemplified by John Phillip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Karl L. King, and Leonard B. Smith
