Awake the Iron
by Scott Watson
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.33824

Composed by Scott Watson. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Debut Series. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 232 pages. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-33824. Published by Alfred Music (AP.33824).

UPC: 038081394817. English.

Desperta Ferro!, or Awake the iron! was the battle cry of Medieval Spanish soldiers called the Almogavars. In the dim light of dawn, as they prepared for battle, these fierce soldiers would beat their swords on rocks shouting this phrase.

The sparks that flew from the rocks in the eerie light of dawn, together with the soldier's call to arms, would give any enemy pause. Awake the Iron, with its insistent unisons, energetic rhythms, modal themes, and powerful percussive writing, mirrors the ferocious intensity of the medieval battlefield. This mature sounding, yet approachable work, is sure to be a favorite of both the musicians and audience. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.