Hal Leonard Sacred Harp Mw5 Sc/Pts

Sacred Harp Mw5 Sc/Pts

Commissioned For The 2012 South Carolina All State High School Band, Jay's Impressive Three Movement Suite Based On Melodies From The Early American Sacred Harp Singing Tradition Is A Masterwork Of Dramatic Orchestrational Devices. Stratfield Opens With A Striking Statement By The Saxes And Double Reeds, Then Builds Intensity Using Woodwind Flourishes And Soaring Brass Lines. Idumea Begins In A Quiet And Delicate Manner Then Gives Way To Thundering Percussion And Striking Harmonic Effects. The Joyous Pisgah Has A Barn Dance Quality That Provides The Perfect Conclusion To This Powerful Work For Winds.