(Fanfare-Overture for Band)-Commissioned to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the state of West Virginia Forever Free incorporates indigenous elements of the states musical heritage capturing a robust and celebratory spirit. Cast in a single movement in threesections the title is inspired by the state motto “Montani semper liberi” (“Mountaineeers forever free”). The work is unified at the outset and closing by a ceremonial fanfare based on thematic figures from the state songWest Virginia Hills. A contrasting middle section features a lyric variant accompanied by a militaristic snare drum and timpani cadence before all thematic elements are combined for thebuoyant and festive conclusion. Dur: 4:25
SKU: HL.4003982
UPC: 888680028220. 9x12 inches.
Commissione d to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the state of West Virginia, Forever Free incorporates indigenous elements of the state's musical heritage, capturing a robust and celebratory spirit. Cast in a single movement in three sections, the title is inspired by the state motto, “Montani semper liberi” (“Mountaineeers forever free”). The work is unified at the outset and closing by a ceremonial fanfare that is based on thematic figures from the state song West Virginia Hills. A contrasting middle section features a lyric variant accompanied by a militaristic snare drum and timpani cadence, before all thematic elements are combined for the buoyant and festive conclusion. Duration: 4:25.
SKU: HL.1190006
ISBN 9781705192504. UPC: 196288131731.
Forev er Free composed at the request of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, André Raphel, Music Director, to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the State of West Virginia. Maestro Raphel suggested a work incorporating indigenous elements of the State's musical heritage, capturing in musical sound the robust spirit of West Virginia citizens and the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the year-long commemoration of the State's 150th anniversary, June 20, 2013. Forever Free is cast in one movement in three sections, with the title inspired by the state motto, “Montani semper liberi,†usually translated as “Mountaineers forever free.†Versions for both orchestra and wind band are available.
SKU: SU.80603670
Orchestra [3(Pi)222 4331 Timp+3 Hp Str] Duration: 5' Composed: 2013 Published by: E.B. Marks.
