Italian Postcards Suite
by Bruce Fraser
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Concert band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 3rd Bb Trumpet, 1st F) - grade 2.5

SKU: CN.R10278

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Arranged by Geoffrey Brand. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 7:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10278).

This three-movement gem captures the composer's different impressions of Italy beautifully, evident in the programmatic titles of each movement - "Last night we danced the Tarantella," "The Sistine Chapel is staggeringly beautiful" and "The view from the top of Vesuvius is amazing." Take your students on a field trip to Italy without leaving the band room!

Scottish composer Bruce Fraser spends much time in Italy and has become well-known in that country as composer, conductor, and adjudicator. It was inevitable that some of his Italian impressions would find their way into his music - and this three movement gem captures the different moods beautifully. 1) Last Night we danced the Tarantella 2) The Sistine Chapel is staggeringly beautiful 3) The view from the top of Vesuvius is amazing.