Richard L. Saucedo: The Music Of Richard L. Saucedo Vol.2: Concert Band: CD

In one form or another Hurricane Katrina affected all our lives. In the fall of 2005 the Mississippi Bandmasters Association commissioned Richard Saucedo to write this work for wind band. In the words of the composer this is“a tribute to those who lost their lives to those who saved lives and to those who continue to persevere in the aftermath...” A wealth of musical effects-from the timpani “heartbeat” to the fury of thestorm to the sense of determined optimism-all contribute to make this an unforgettable concert experience. Includes extensive percussion scoring as well as piano and optional harp. Dur: 6:00 (Includes Full Performance CD)

Begin or end your next concert with this dynamic and challenging new work from Richard Saucedo! Filled with rich musical imagery the opening section features prominent roles for alto and soprano sax soloists while the percussionsection provides a pulsating ostinato accompaniment. After a beautiful lyric section the fast pace returns with antiphonal tradeoffs and culminating in a bombastic statement from the entire ensemble. Dur: 6:00

Premiered by his own Carmel (IN) High School Band at the 2006 Midwest Clinic in Chicago Richard Saucedo's stunningly beautiful hymn is a tribute to his alma mater (Indiana University) and dedicated to his former band director Ray Cramer. Opening and closing with a haunting and chant-like flugelhorn solo this work features rich harmonies creative use of mixed meters and chorale-like textures all combined in a marvelously effect setting. Dur: 4:00(Includes Full Performance CD)

Begin or end your next concert with this dynamic and challenging new work from Richard Saucedo! Filled with rich musical imagery the opening section features prominent roles for alto and soprano sax soloists while the percussionsection provides a pulsating ostinato accompaniment. After a beautiful lyric section the fast pace returns with antiphonal tradeoffs and culminating in a bombastic statement from the entire ensemble. Dur: 6:00

This exciting overture from Richard Saucedo pays tribute to the distinctive and appealing musical style of classic band composer Caesar Giovannini. Featuring rhythmically dynamic opening and closing segments the beautiful middle lyric section includes a short solo for flute. Dur: 3:30

In this touching composition Richard Saucedo has created a collage of feelings and emotions associated with losing someone near and dear. Along with a sense of sadness the piece also reflects feelings of frustration and anger we often feel at these times. It is the composer's hope that this musical tribute will help remind us all that music is for everybody.

From his popular concert band work Richard Saucedo masterfully adapts this as a field show opener in grand style. Includes highlights for all sections including brass percussion and woodwinds. The blazing finish is impressive for bands of any size.

Adapted from his popular work for concert band Richard Saucedo has created a great-sounding version for flexible instrumentation. Written completely in one tempo Fanfare for the Third Planet features fresh harmonies powerful fanfare-like phrases varied ensemble textures and a driving rhythmic vitality throughout.

The turbulence and intensity of a major wind storm is effectively recreated in Richard Saucedo's Of Gale Force Winds. Based around rhythmic figures that create a wind-like effect and combined with a playful melody the piecealternates between 6/8 and 9/8 staying rhythmically dynamic throughout. A very brief moment of repose hints at the period of calm that comes in the middle or “eye” of bigger storms. The fury of the storm then returnswith darker sonorities and increased energy as this descriptive work comes to an exciting conclusion. Dur: 4:00

Recognizing the need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players Richard Saucedo gives us The Lullaby in the Mirror. This heartfelt and touching work features a mournful melody that winds its way through a variety of moods and will stay in your memory long after the music has ended. Simply beautiful! Dur: 3:10