Wondrous Flight Shifting Technique

Wondrous Flight Shifting TechniqueThe composer, Bruce Tippette, wrote this piece for his son. "Wondrous Flight" alternates between insistent syncopated rhythms and flowing melodic passages. As the piece progresses, an increase in tempo drives the melodies through each section of the orchestra toward a grandiose, climactic moment. The piece elevates itself throughout, creating the feeling of climbing ever higher into the sky, finally ending in a fiery burst of energy as the familiar

In the key of G minor and D minor

As the piece progresses

and present a musical journey sure to enlighten and enhance the musicality of any orchestra

Like the Spanish title

The first movement is slow and lyrical

"Snow Ride"

and driving rhythms and accents that push the piece forward with intensity

This piece will challenge and engage your students with a fresh experience playing a Rondo

Conceived as an American response to the 4th movement of Gustav Holst's "St

presented in a variety of styles

The Mambo is a syncopated style of music and dance that originated in Cuba in the early 1900s

creating the feeling of climbing ever higher into the sky