Wind Orch - Advanced
SKU: FT.FM640
Composed by Keiron
Anderson. Full Wind
Orchestra. Score and
parts. Forton Music
#FM640. Published by
Forton Music (FT.FM640).
ISBN
9790570485390.
This
music begins with Alice
and he sister relaxing in
an English summer garden
in the sunshine. As we
hear Alice's theme a
white rabbit appears and
runs past in a hurry. The
compound time chase
sequence leads to a
descending chromatic
sequence which lands
Alice in a pool of tears
as her music adjusts to
the strange environment.
The Cheshire Cat and
other creatures appear in
her journey through
Wonderland until she
joins the Mad Hatter for
tea. His slightly
chromatic theme dodges
from key to key until
Alice encounters the
military march of the
Queen of Hearts and her
army. There is a
reflective theme as
Alice's music tries to
cheer up the sad Mock
Turtle followed by a
lively Lobster Quadrille
The trial scene is a
musical interaction
between two themes often
played across one another
until a fanfare declares
Off with her head! As
Alice grows and rises to
the garden her music
takes her home safely.
Was it a dream? Like
Alice herself, this
intricate work is
curious, slightly mad,
and will lead you on an
exhilarating journey
through wonderland. Its
designed to be enjoyed by
players and audience
alike and is a sparkling
addition to any
programme. Approx.
11'30''.