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Title	Old West Trilogy (3 Western Songs)
Article no.	4081362
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	International folklore
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); YB (young band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Fischer Carl Distribution Center
Publisher's article no. *	FPS 122
Delivery publisher *	Theodore Presser Company
Series title	First-Plus Performance Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9781491140291
ISBN *	978-149114029-1
UPC *	680160628353
Year of publication	2015
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Composer	Milford, Gene
Difficulty level	1+
Evaluation level of countries	D1 (German entry level)
Duration	2:16
Additional info/contents	Composer Gene Milford has woven together three popular folks songs from the American West into a delightful rhapsody. It begins with a fanfare-like presentation of 'The Colorado Trail' folk song followed by a lush and lyrical setting of 'Goodbye Old Paint.' This is followed by a rousing finish based on 'The Old Chisolm Trail.' This perfect piece for festival performance is easy enough for developing bands, making it a real winner! Prt Flt 1,(2/Ob) Fag Clr 1,2 BClr ASax TSax BSax Trp 1,2 Hrn in F Trb in C Euph in C + Bb Tub in C Mlt: -Xyl -Glsp Tmp Perc 1,2: -SD -BD -MCym -SuCym -Trng -Hbl
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Programme notes *: Gene Milford's rhapsody for wind orchestra "Old West Trilogy" is a stirring musical work that interweaves three well-known American folk songs. These songs date back to the American West and are closely linked to the history and culture of this region. Milford begins his rhapsody with an atmospheric introduction that evokes the vast and rugged landscape of the American West. This introduction leads seamlessly into the first song, “The Colorado Trail”. Milford treats this song with respect for the original while giving it a fresh and modern sound. The second song, “Goodbye Old Paint,” is introduced with a gentle and melancholic melody. This song is about the hard and lonely work of cowboys and Milford manages to convey these emotions through his sensitive orchestration and dynamics. The climax of the rhapsody comes with the third and final song, “The Old Chisolm Trail.” Milford increases the energy and pace of the piece to capture the exciting and adventurous spirit of the Old West. The song builds to a powerful and triumphant finale, bringing the rhapsody to a rousing and satisfying conclusion. The piece is both a tribute to the musical tradition of the American West and a creative and inspiring reimagining of that tradition. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Carl Fischer

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	Old West Trilogy (3 Western Songs) (concert/wind band; young band), full score and parts
	Old West Trilogy (3 Western Songs) (concert/wind band; young band), full score

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