SKU: AP.49891

ISBN 9781470657215. UPC: 038081575360. 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.50883S

ISBN 9781470668464. UPC: 038081587332. 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.49114S

ISBN 9781470646394. UPC: 038081564739. 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 available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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.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.49982S

ISBN 9781470659318. UPC: 038081576572. 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.48069S

ISBN 9781470661939. UPC: 038081554327. 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.48145S

ISBN 9781470655631. UPC: 038081554525. English.

Capturing the proud spirit of the Salamanca community, this piece begins with powerful brass fanfares and flowing melodic woodwind lines that modulate, ebb and flow just as the Allegany River does. Lyrical themes and heroic melodies captures the strength of the Seneca Nation. (5:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47290

ISBN 9781470652739. UPC: 038081542041. 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.