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FIESTA MEXICANA for Cinco de Mayo
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
The Mexican Hat Dance, La Cucaracha, and the Ritchie Valens', rock-and-roll version of La Bamba in a medley with a Mariachi feel. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/0 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3
percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:30 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
REGALOS
by Nancy Bloomer Deussen
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| Description: |
This work for orchestra is a wonderful montage of "south-of-the-border" dances and moods. Great for any pops concert, but absolutely perfect for "Cinco de Mayo", or a youth/educational concert showing various musical styles. |
| Instumentation: | 2[1 d picc]/2[1 d E Hrn]/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timp, 3-4 perc - [opt] Harp, and strings. |
| Duration: | 4:50 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
CARIBBEAN SLEIGH RIDE
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A sleigh ride of a totally different type, it evokes Latin rhythms, blue skies and turquoise seas where snow is seen only in pictures. This work would be a total surprise on a Latin flavored concert indeed. |
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2010 Premiere cycle included: The Orlando Philharmonic, Grand Rapids Symphony, Anderson Symphony, Desert Symphony, New Bedford Symphony, and TV broadcast premiere by The Flint Symphony. |
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"Not that there weren't fun surprises among the Christmas fare, too: A percussive bounce permeated "Caribbean Sleigh Ride" by Robert Wendel as island-flavored snippets of carols such as "Jingle Bells" bubbled over the beat." — Matt Palm - The Orlando Sentinel Nov. 27, 2010 |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2+ opt B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - 3-4 percussion, harp[opt], piano[opt], and strings |
| Duration: | 4 minutes |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
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A CD quality download of this work from the album "Christmas - Old & New" is available at CDBaby, iTunes, and Amazon.com. |
AN IRISH TRILOGY
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A medley of My Wild Irish Rose, Irish Lullaby and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Though arranged for orchestra alone, it can easily be sung by any "irish tenor." |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:20 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | Commissioned by the West Virginia Symphony |
CELTIC SUITE for Violin & Orchestra
by Sean O'Boyle
BAILE CHRUIACH (Bally Croy)
by Sean O'Boyle
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From the Celtic legend of Grainne Ni Mhaille, an Irish noblewoman, chieftan, and a bit of a pirate. This work is from a
score for an imaginary film which tells of the sea, the call of battle trumpets, exploits against the Spanish Armada, a love theme, and finally, a triumphant fanfare ending. Great for St. Patrick's day, children's concerts, subscription or pops concerts with legends, battle, or folklore themes. |
| Instumentation: | 3/3/3/3 - 4/3(+2 offstage)3/1 - Timp, 2 perc, hp and strs |
| Duration: | 5:50 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | This work has been recorded by Sean O'Boyle & The State Orchestra Of Victoria for ABC Classics. |
REEL KOOL
Arr.: David Culross
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Be it a Celtic, Scottish, or American Country theme, this medley of "Reel Saint-Joseph" and "Reel Saint-Antoine" for 2 violins and orchestra will have toes tapping and hands clapping. Add Irish or clog dancers too if you wish... just have fun with this one! |
| Comments: |
New for 2011 |
| Instrumentation: | 2-2-2-2/4-3-3-1/timp +3 perc and strings with 2 solo violins. |
| Duration: | Approximately 3:05 |
| Cost: | $160 Rental Only. |
CONCERTO FOR DIDGERIDOO & ORCHESTRA
with William Barton
BALLI IL TARANTELLA!
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
Everybody dance the tarantella! A blend of the "Neapolitan Tarantella" and "Funiculi, Funicula." Also appropriate for a "June Bride" theme since this music shows up at every wedding reception you'll ever attend! |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2+ B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:35 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
VIVA PUCCINI!
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A medley of some famous melodies from Madamma Butterfly, Girl of the Golden West, Gianni Schicci, La Boheme, and Turandot. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 7:00 |
| Cost: | $250 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | Commissioned by the Jacksonville Symphony |
| Notes: | This piece was the hit of our "That's Amore" program. At both concerts, it received a standing ovation! - Karen Peters, Orlando Philharmonic Librarian. |
A KLEZMER NUTCRACKER
by Steve Cohen
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A total rethinking of Tschaikovsky's holiday masterpiece, its 3 movements are designed to delight and amuse both Jews and Gentiles, and it's not just for Chanukah! |
| Instumentation: | 3(3rd dbl picc)/2+E Hn/2+B Cl)/2 - 4/3/3/1 - timp, 2 perc, trap set, banjo, Fender Bass, Piano, Harp, and strings. (E Hn and B Cl are cross cued and optional. Banjo, Fender Bass, and piano are optional) |
| Duration: | 5:45 |
| Cost: | $250 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | This work was commissioned by The New York Pops and premiered 12/16/2011, conducted by Steven Reineke. |
| Notes: | "When I heard Cohen's arrangement, I had the same feeling of "right!" The miniatures included Klezmerized versions of "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy," "Arabiab Dance," and "Trepak," and held the audience rapt from the opening notes." -Sherri Rase, "Q onStage" review. |
FANTASIA ON "YEROUSHALAIM SHEL ZAHAV"
by Robert Wendel
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A musical fantasia on the Israeli folk song "Jerusalem Of Gold" (used in the film "Schindler's List"). Appropriate any time, including Chanukah. |
| Instumentation: | 1/1+EH/1/1 -0/0/0/0, 1 prc, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 5:20 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
MILK & HONEY
by Jerry Herman, arranged and orchestrated by Hershey Kay
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| Description: |
Milk & Honey Fanfares, Shalom, Independence Day Hora, Let's Not Waste A Moment, That Was Yesterday, Milk & Honey. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:20 |
| Cost: | $190 Rental Only. |
A CHANUKAH OVERTURE
by Dana Friedman and Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An overture based on Maoz T'zur, Rock Of My Security (Rock of Ages), Al HaNisim, S'vivon, and I Have A Little Dradle (of course)! |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Comments: | "...utterly charming, spreading beauty along with an ecumenical spirit." — The Kansas City Gazette |
| Duration: | 5:30 |
| Cost: | $225 Rental Only. |
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