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Original

Rock Springs Saga. William Owens. Grade 4.

Translation

Rock Springs Saga. William Owens. Grade 4.

Original

Rock Springs Saga composed by William Owens. 1963-. For concert band. Concert Band. FJH Symphonic Band. Score only. Full set. score and parts. also available. B1338. Grade 4.5-5. Score only. Duration 6 minutes. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc. FJ.B1338S. Written in the Western genre, Rock Springs Saga was inspired by a visit to the city of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Our saga begins with a brilliant brass fanfare. which recurs throughout the piece. and quickly develops into a whimsical flurry of sounds and dancelike rhythms. The music settles into a catchy Western melody that is passed around by various sections of the ensemble. Just as the Western theme becomes familiar, it bursts into a quicker, livelier tempo before calming into a mysterious slower section. A haunting and beautiful oboe melody is featured, accompanied by muted trumpet and flowing woodwind passages. A brief but fiery dance section then ensues before returning to the rugged, upbeat Western theme. The music ends just as it began, with a brass fanfare leading to a powerful ending. Appropriate for accomplished high school, college, and professional groups. Includes expanded instrumentation and ranges. Grades 4 - 5.

Translation

Rock Springs Saga composed by William Owens. 1963-. For concert band. Concert Band. FJH Symphonic Band. Score only. Full set. score and parts. also available. B1338. Grade 4.5-5. Score only. Duration 6 minutes. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc. FJ.B1338S. Written in the Western genre, Rock Springs Saga was inspired by a visit to the city of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Our saga begins with a brilliant brass fanfare. which recurs throughout the piece. and quickly develops into a whimsical flurry of sounds and dancelike rhythms. The music settles into a catchy Western melody that is passed around by various sections of the ensemble. Just as the Western theme becomes familiar, it bursts into a quicker, livelier tempo before calming into a mysterious slower section. A haunting and beautiful oboe melody is featured, accompanied by muted trumpet and flowing woodwind passages. A brief but fiery dance section then ensues before returning to the rugged, upbeat Western theme. The music ends just as it began, with a brass fanfare leading to a powerful ending. Appropriate for accomplished high school, college, and professional groups. Includes expanded instrumentation and ranges. Grades 4 - 5.