Variants On A Shaped Note Tune Mw3
Variants On A Shaped Note Tune Was Commissioned By The Homewood Middle School Band (Homewood, Al), And Was Premiered At The Alabama Music Educators Association Conference In January 2006. The Title Refers To A Traditional Early American Singing Style Based On Reading A System Of S Hapes Rather Than Musical Notes. Based On The Scottish Tune &Ldquo;Pisgah&Rdquo; From The Shape Note Songbook, The Sacred Harp, The Variants Begin Simply With A Statement By Unison Clarinets. From There Beginsa Series Of Distinctive Variations Featuring An Ingenious Mix Of Styles , Tempos, And Instrumentation. Destined To Become A Staple On Required Contest Lists For Years To Come, This Work Provides An Exceptional Complement For Any Program Or Festival. Dur: 5:00 (Includes Full Performance Cd)
