Krakatoa Mountain of Fire by William Owens Concert Band - Sheet Music
By William OwensThis stunning and powerful work recalls the massive Krakatoa explosions of 1883 that were heard over 2,000 miles away. The piece begins with an immediate intensity using dissonant ascending notes representing burning lava, while low voices and percussion signify the thunderous blasts. A haunting slow section follows, exuding fear and uneasy anticipation. The music then becomes frantic and highly rhythmic as it leads to the huge eruption, depicted by well-written aleatoric passages that occur over booming bass lines. The "aftermath" is strangely quiet, but soon the angry mountain speaks once more in a powerful and thrilling ending!
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Composers:
- William Owens
- Publishers:
- The FJH Music Company Inc
- UPC:
- 241444488560
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- William Owens
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.13 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.98-B1385S
Mountain of Fire. Composed by William Owens. Concert Band. FJH Young Band. Score. Duration 3:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1385S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (AP.98-B1385S).UPC: 241444488560. English.
This stunning and powerful work recalls the massive Krakatoa explosions of 1883 that were heard over 2,000 miles away. The piece begins with an immediate intensity using dissonant ascending notes representing burning lava, while low voices and percussion signify the thunderous blasts. A haunting slow section follows, exuding fear and uneasy anticipation. The music then becomes frantic and highly rhythmic as it leads to the huge eruption, depicted by well-written aleatoric passages that occur over booming bass lines. The "aftermath" is strangely quiet, but soon the angry mountain speaks once more in a powerful and thrilling ending!
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