Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous opening features a solo Tenor Sax followed by a fast and energetic Latin pulse that features the melody traded between various sections of the band. Paul Murtha's exciting version is effectively crafted for the concert stage.

Chicken is a versatile type of meat which is consumed all over the world. And it tastes differently everywhere but in the south of the United States chicken still tastes like real chicken. The music is in the recognizable square-dance style. Can you remain seated?

Studio-Pop consists of five movements. The first movement entitled Marching on a String is an energetic rock march in a modern rhythm. Next the charming Dreaming of Summer has been composed in three-four time - which is quite unusual in modern pop music. The inspiration for the third movement Chicken-Charley was a youngman selling chicken legs from a stall. His supple dancing movements can be recognised in the music. The fourth movement Candlelight is a modern attractive ballad. Finally Discoteca takes us along on a night visit to a Spanish discotheque. The typically Spanish chords and the stirring high-spirited rhythm provide an exuberant closing to Studio-Pop.

Kids can make weird sounds. Every conductor of young bands has discovered this maxim time and again. Why not put those skills to good use? Barnyard Bagatelle mixes well-known “barnyard” folk songs like“Mary Had a Little Lamb ” “Old MacDonald ” “The Old Grey Mare ” “Shoo Fly” and more with the animal sound effects your students have studiously perfected over the years. Auditionyour band for vocal imitations of a Pig a Big Dog a “yappy” Little Dog a Cow a clucking Chicken and many more; then have some real musical fun.

Studio-Pop est une pièce en cinq mouvements. 1. Marching on a String (?En marchant sur une corde?) est une marche aux inflexions de rock qui affirme un rythme dynamique et moderne. 2. Dreaming of Summer (?Rêves d?été?) est écrit dans un chiffrage de mesure assez inhabituel dans la musique pop la mesure à 3/4. 3. Chicken Charley est inspiré d?un souvenir de vacances sur la Côte d?Azur où le compositeur a été impressionné par un jeune Antillais vendeur de grillades de cuisses de poulet. La souplesse de ses mouvements transparaît dans la musique fortement dansante. 4. Candlelight (?À la lueur d?une bougie?) est une ballade gracieuse etmoderne qui pourrait servir de toile de fond à un dîner charmant. Les harmonisations sont passionnantes mais trouvent toujours leur résolution dans une atmosphère romantique. 5. Discoteca vous plonge dans la vie nocturne d?une discothèque espagnole. Les accords typiquement espagnols et le rythme exaltant créent un finale exubérant.

This overture is written in the conventional three-part style. Extensive percussion includes anvil slapstick wind chimes and crystal water glasses. The opening and closing themes are written in a spirited and festive style. The middle section explores a more contemporary setting of Thomas Hasting's hymn song Rock of Ages Clef for Me. Excellent for contest or festival.