Full Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.971701

Composed by WAGSTAFF, Julian. 20th Century,Contemporary,Holiday,Musical/Show,Patriotic. Score and parts. 58 pages. Julian Wagstaff #14603. Published by Julian Wagstaff (A0.971701).

The Symphonic Overture (for orchestra) has its roots in Julian Wagstaff's stage musical John Paul Jones, which premiered in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2001 and was revived professionally with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in 2010. Essentially a tragedy of ambition, the musical tells the story of the son of a Scottish gardener who became a hero of the American Revolution as the father of the American navy.The work is in three clearly discernible sections: The first interlaces the Scots jig in 6/8 (which opens the musical) with the anthemic 'Freedom Arise' theme in 4/4 (which closes it), by means of metric modulation. The second, slower section is essentially a canon and variation on the 'Home Again' ballad from Act I of the show, while the third and final section is a radical development of the 'Battle of Flamborough Head' sequence from Act I of the musical. For more information visit www.julianwagstaff.com or www.johnpauljonesmusical.com.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.971716

Composed by WAGSTAFF, Julian. 20th Century,Contemporary,Holiday,Musical/Show,Patriotic. Score and parts. 201 pages. Julian Wagstaff #3421021. Published by Julian Wagstaff (A0.971716).

The Symphonic Overture (for orchestra) has its roots in Julian Wagstaff's stage musical John Paul Jones, which premiered in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2001 and was revived professionally with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in 2010. Essentially a tragedy of ambition, the musical tells the story of the son of a Scottish gardener who became a hero of the American Revolution as the father of the American navy.The work is in three clearly discernible sections: The first interlaces the Scots jig in 6/8 (which opens the musical) with the anthemic 'Freedom Arise' theme in 4/4 (which closes it), by means of metric modulation. The second, slower section is essentially a canon and variation on the 'Home Again' ballad from Act I of the show, while the third and final section is a radical development of the 'Battle of Flamborough Head' sequence from Act I of the musical. For more information visit www.julianwagstaff.com or www.johnpauljonesmusical.com.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.971717

Composed by WAGSTAFF, Julian. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 258 pages. Julian Wagstaff #3421031. Published by Julian Wagstaff (A0.971717).

Julian Wagstaff's Symphony for Chamber Orchestra premiered in Edinburgh in 2005 at a most memorable and well attended concert given by the University of Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Michael Bawtree. The symphony is both wide-ranging and accessible, melodic and angular. It explores the nature of tonality and atonality and the linkage between them. With a duration of approximately 25 minutes, the work is cast in 6 continuous sections. It is ideal for university and semi-professional orchestras as well as professional ensembles, and is a proven audience hit. For more information, or to request performance materials, visit www.julianwagstaff.com or call +44 131 208 5373.