Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-2113-01
(Overture). Composed by T. Root. Concert Band. Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR190). Extra full score. Composed 1988. Duration 4 minutes, 58 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2113-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2113-01). Based on a single sweeping melody and evocative harmonic setting is intended to musically represent the awesome beauty of the area of its namesake in southern Utah. Contrasting colors in the middle section, and a fresh rhythmic motif derived from the introduction in the finale create a unique work loaded with musical vitality.
About Bach Series arranged by Alfred Reed
Masterful settings for concert band by the venerable Alfred Reed, these works have been scored to achieve richness and beauty without detracting from the textural construction created by Bach himself. Marvelous educational and program material!
