Michael Sweeney: Passages: Concert Band: Score & Parts

The term passage can variously describe a passageway of travel a musical phrase or perhaps the soul's moving on from this world to the next. In this work for band dark and rich sonorities arecontrasted with a lilting Celtic-flavored melody as it alternates with striking passages from the brass. Later an alto sax soloist adds a haunting quality to the mood followed by a return of the ethnic drummingheard earlier. This unique and rewarding composition is beautifully paced and skillfully orchestrated using every section of the band. Dur: 7:00 (Grade 4)