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Title	Last Chance Saloon
Article no.	4067006
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); YB (young band); Flexi (variable instrumentation)
Instrumentation/info	4part; Perc (percussion instrument)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Molenaar Edition
Publisher's article no. *	MOL 013269060
Series title	Easy Flex 4 Series
Year of publication	2013
Composer	Jones, Dean
Difficulty level	2
Evaluation level of countries	D1 (German entry level)
Duration	6:40
Additional info/contents	There is a certain charm about the 'Old West' and the stories of heroes and villains, gun chases and love stories. In this 3-movement piece you can hear it all from the Cowboys on Horseback to the warmth of the Camp-side fire before one final Gallop! Full Score Piccolo + Flute Oboe English Horn Clarinet Eb Alto Saxophone I Cornet Eb Horn 1,2 F Bas Eb (BC) Tuba C Drums Glockenspiel Timpani Part 1 in Bb Part 2 in Bb Part 2 in Eb Part 3 in C (BC) Part 3 in Bb (BC) Part 3 in Bb (TC) Part 3 in Eb (TC) Part 4 in Bb (TC) Part 4 in C (BC) Part 4 in Eb (TC) Part 4 in Bb (BC)

No.	Track title	Duration	Sound sample
1	Part I.	2:05
2	Part II.	2:39
3	Part III.	1:59

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Programme notes *: The sonic journey of the Wild West: An analysis of Dean Jones' composition "Last Chance Saloon" The Wild West has always held a captivating appeal to the human imagination, with its tales of heroes, crooks, gunfights and love stories. In the composition "Last Chance Saloon" by the contemporary composer Dean Jones, this mystical character of the Wild West is captured in a musical way. The three-part piece offers a sonic journey through the various facets of this era, from riding cowboys to romantic campfires and a thrilling gallop finale. Part 1: Riding Cowboys - The first part of "Last Chance Saloon" takes the listener into the vast, dusty landscapes of the Wild West. With powerful sounds and driving rhythms, images of galloping horses, smoking guns and riding cowboys come to life. The music exudes an atmosphere of adventure and freedom while capturing the energy and enthusiasm of these intrepid pioneers. Part 2: Warmth of the Campfire - After the exhilarating drive through the prairie, the music calms down in the second part, which captures the warmth and coziness of a campfire. Soft guitar sounds and warm harmonies create an atmosphere of calm and comfort, while imagining stories and singing songs fill the air. It is a moment of peace and contemplation amidst the harsh and unpredictable world of the Wild West. Part 3: Gallop Finale - The finale of "Last Chance Saloon" brings the piece to a gripping conclusion by capturing the tension and momentum of the Wild West. With quick tempo changes, energetic rhythms and powerful melodies, the music builds an atmosphere of excitement and adventure. It is as if the riding cowboys are galloping across the prairie in one final epic ride as the sun sets on the horizon and the dust swirls behind them. Dean Jones' composition "Last Chance Saloon" is a captivating sonic journey through the Wild West that captures the various facets of this fascinating era. From riding cowboys to the warmth of the campfire and a rousing galloping finale, the play offers a powerful depiction of the adventure, romance and dangers of the Wild West. With its dynamic and imaginative music, "Last Chance Saloon" invites listeners to embark on an unforgettable journey into a bygone era and rediscover the stories and legends of the Wild West. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Tags: Adventurers and pirates Wild West, Indians and Cowboys

	Format
	Last Chance Saloon (concert/wind band; young band; variable instrumentation), full score and parts
	Last Chance Saloon (concert/wind band; young band; variable instrumentation), full score
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