Concert Band, Symphonic
Band (Score) - Grade 5
SKU: HL.4003237
Composed by James Curnow.
MusicWorks Grade 5.
Concert, Festival. 44
pages. Published by Hal
Leonard (HL.4003237).
UPC: 884088668983.
10.5x14
inches.
Commissione
d 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