Concert Band - Grade 5
SKU: HL.44010827
Grade 5 - Score
Only. Composed by
Philip Sparke. Anglo
Music Concert Band.
Concert Piece. Score
Only. Composed 2010.
Duration 960 seconds.
Anglo Music Press
#AMP295140. Published by
Anglo Music Press
(HL.44010827).
UPC:
884088555825.
9.0x12.0x0.25 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
Atlantic
Odyssey was commissioned
by the band program at
Oakton High School in
Vienna, VA, and its
director, Dr. Cheryl
Newton. The piece is in
two extended movements
and seeks to portray an
imaginary yacht journey
off the eastern seaboard
of the USA. The first
movement, Sunrise at Sea
and the Ocean Awakes,
opens with an atmospheric
depiction of dawn at sea.
Floating woodwinds soar
above surging brass until
a climax heralds the
rising sun. Daylight
reveals distant horizons
and the prospect of a
calm voyage, but the sea
is never tamed and a
light breeze whips up
spray around the boat
until a couple of high
waves rock the boat
alarmingly. But the sea
soon calms again and the
journey continues
serenely. The second
movement, Homeward Bound
and Spindrift, sees us
turn for home, the boat
scything calmly through
the gentle waves in
perfect sailing
conditions. But once
again conditions change,
a stiff breeze tugs at
the sails and for a
moment we are once again
at the mercy of the wind
and waves. A moment of
calm returns but we are
suddenly sprayed by
spindrift as a gale picks
up. The boat is in danger
of overturning but we
manage to trim the sail
and take advantage of the
strong winds to enjoy and
exhilarating journey
home.
