SKU: HL.4003237

UPC: 884088668983. 10.5x14 inches.

Commissioned by the Oregon Symphonic Band in Portland, Bridge of the Gods is a dramatic three-movement symphonic poem presenting the colorful legend told by the Native American Klickitatst about the origins of the volcanic mountains of the Cascade range and legendary bridge. The first movement “Saghalie” pays tribute to the powerful chief of all gods and is based on a majestic fanfare theme. The 2nd movement captures the beauty of the maiden “Loowit” with haunting flute and english horns solos accompanied by soft chanting voices. The final movement “Tanmahawis” utilizes stark clusters, jagged melodic fragments and rhythmic percussive energy as it depicts the destruction of the mighty bridge. Duration: 8:50

Recorded by the Oregon Symphonic Band – Michael Burch-Pesses, conductor

SKU: HL.14010764

11.75x8.25x0.425 inches.

Bridge's early works - those written before the first World War - were more late Romantic in style, warmly expansive, than his mature works. The Adagio is a four-Voice fugue of poetic expressiveness that makes full use of the instrument's tonal resources.British composer Frank Bridge was active in the early decades of the 20th century and was a highly respected conductor, violist and teacher - his sole composition student having been Benjamin Britten. Britten honoured his former teacher in his work Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, based on a theme from one of Bridge's pieces for String quartet.

SKU: GI.WJMS1169

UPC: 785147009368. English. Text by Will Allen Dromgoole.

The Bridge Builder tells the story of an old man who crosses a chasm, only to turn around to painstakingly build a bridge. When asked what he is doing, he explains that a younger man is following who could fall into the chasm, and that the old man is building the bridge for him. The vocals will offer some challenges for your choir, while the interesting piano accompaniment will support the singers. Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

SKU: CL.032-4964-00

Low Bridge is the perfect chart for the star bass trombonist in your big band! While written as a bass bone feature, it could alternately be used to feature tuba, bari sax or even bassoon!! Based on the old Low Bridge (Erie Canal) everyone learned in grade school, this Basie-style swinger features a sax soli and optional solo space for piano and/or guitar. This is a great change of pace tune for any festival or concert. Don’t miss it!