Windependence – Artist Level (Grade 5)David Del Tredici's In Wartime – the first work for wind band by on of America's masters of orchestral music – matches its emotional depth withimmediate musical appeal. The opening Hymn laces fragments of “Abide With Me” with swirling counterpoint while the following Battlemarch bring an ominous march-theme into a frenzied conflict with the Persian nationalsong “Salamati Shah!” Daring brilliantly orchestrated and absolutely unique In Wartime is a landmark in the repertoire. (18:30)
