SKU: AP.49891S

ISBN 9781470657222. UPC: 038081575377. English.

Rossano Galante's composition Cadence Everlasting begins with a solo horn accompanied by sustained strings, setting the tone for this lyrical piece. This work aims to capture humanity's love affair with music. The beauty of music is its ability to evoke an emotional response without words, just sonic waves. Music truly is the sound of emotions. (4:20).

SKU: AP.50883

ISBN 9781470668457. UPC: 038081587325. English.

The Ascent from Darkness, by Rossano Galante, pays homage to the human race that endured the pandemic. He creates a musical landscape that depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, which is broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece develops, the theme is played by full, chordal brass accompanied by rhythmic woodwind lines. The B section is lightly orchestrated with a solo oboe accompanied by the clarinet section, slowly growing to a tutti statement. The piece recapitulates with bold brass chords. The work ends as it begins, quietly incorporating the first motive. (4:00).

SKU: AP.51002

ISBN 9781470665142. UPC: 038081583372. English.

Experience a dynamic oceanic adventure with this engaging work by Rossano Galante, who has composed the piece in a sea shanty style. A Ship in the Mist includes strong rhythmic elements that complement gorgeous lyrical writing, soaring themes, and lush harmonies. A fast, rhythmic transition brings the main theme back in grandiose fashion before a thrilling conclusion. Superb! (5:30).

SKU: AP.48069

ISBN 9781470661922. UPC: 038081554310. English.

Nostaglia, by Rossano Galante, literally means a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. This orchestral setting is lyrical, joyous, and ultimately hopeful, taking the listener to a place of harmonic bliss. A strong full orchestra work for festival or the concert stage, the composition incorporates two melodic themes that build to a climactic resolution that utilizes the full ensemble. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (5:00).

SKU: AP.49005S

ISBN 9781470645236. UPC: 038081563893. English.

Genesis by Rossano Galante is a stunning original cinematic overture that will transport your students to the movie soundstage. This stunning cinematic overture is a musical journey that depicts the rebuilding of humankind into a Utopian society. The scene is set with a dramatic, rhythmic ostinato joined by the melody, which is indicative of hope for world peace, and builds to an intense peak before slowly fading away. (3:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49982

ISBN 9781470659301. UPC: 038081576565. English.

Three main themes comprise Midnight Ride by Rossano Galante. Paul Revere's motif is a romantic, heroic melody that captures his bravery and tenacity. The Brown Beauty theme (Paul Revere's horse) incorporates a slower, lush musical offering that captures the strength and beauty of this animal. The ending thematic material represents the ride with a soaring melody accompanied by fast, rhythmic ostinati. (5:45).

SKU: AP.50878S

ISBN 9781470668402. UPC: 038081587271. English.

In a world where food is rationed based on wealth and status, people experiencing poverty have formed a task force to gain equality. Insurgence, by Rossano Galante, begins with a driving, rhythmic ostinato in the winds, low brass, and percussion. Soaring, aggressive horn lines take the lead in this post-apocalyptic setting. This theme is passed to the trumpets, then the winds, heralding their presence in this work. The piece transitions to a slightly lyrical section, capturing the pain and struggle these humans must endure during these challenging times. The piece recapitulates the main theme with the full ensemble, bringing this composition to a thunderous conclusion. (3:30).

SKU: AP.49114

ISBN 9781470646387. UPC: 038081564722. English.

Arabian Sandscapes by Rossano Galante is a stunning work that opens with a bold, unison statement of the main theme by the brasses. After the introduction, a rhythmic ostinato follows in the winds, which, by adding the horns and trumpets, creates an even more heroic feel. The piece then yields to a lyrical, plaintive theme for a contrasting section of this emotional work. A recapitulation of the main theme drives the piece to a riveting climax depicting the faraway lands of Arabia. (5:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CL.012-4723-01

A brilliant and thrilling programmatic work from the pen of Rossano Galante, Sword Of The Titans is a musical portrayal of a journey of a group of titans in their quest to retrieve one of their stolen swords that was lost in battle. The sword possesses great magical powers and is vital to their reign. The music describes this adventure with dark, melodic lines in the horns, and majestic fanfares in the trumpets and trombones. Ultimately, the titans retrieve their stolen sword as the work concludes, utilizing powerful brass fanfares and woodwind ostinati. A magnificent tour-de-force for mature bands!

SKU: AP.47290S

ISBN 9781470652746. UPC: 038081542058. English.

This charming and somewhat dark musical offering is a departure from this composer's usual epic style. Originally scored for fifteen players, this piece is much more intimate than the composer's thickly orchestrated grand works. Stylistically, a minimalistic compositional approach is used as the melodic content slowly unfolds over shifting ostinato patterns.