Bradley Sowash

The Spirit of Christmas

InstrumentationChamber Orchestra or larger:
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 French Horns, 2 Trumpets, Violins I, II, Violas, Cellos, Contrabasses; Optional: Jazz Trio – Piano, Bass and Drum Set
Length22 minutes in 5 movements
DifficultySemi-professional orchestra and above.
CommentsThe Spirit of Christmas evokes the seasonal emotions many of us experience on the annual journey from late Fall through Christmas day with parallels to the symbols associated with candles on the advent wreath. Musically, it integrates traditional chamber orchestra (no low brass or percussion) with the improvised stylings of a jazz trio (piano, bass and drum set) in a quasi concerto format. Includes optional cadenzas for trumpet and cello.
Sourceshttp://bradleysowash.com/?page_id=218
ExtrasScore and audio samples are available here:
http://bradleysowash.com/?page_id=218
HistoryPremier on 12/4/2011 by the Westerville Symphony Orchestra in Columbus, Ohio was sold out.
ContributorBradley Sowash
info@bradleysowash.com
Independent Composer/Pianist
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Fiddle Loops

InstrumentationString Orchestra
Length22 minutes in 5 movements
DifficultyAdvanced student level.
CommentsAmerican and Asian fiddle styles mixed with plenty of Sowash. It uses a lot of loops in the individual parts with the listener interest resulting from overlapping layers. I’ve found that this is a good way to get students to play long semi-difficult pieces with more success.
Sourceshttp://bradleysowash.com/?page_id=222
ExtrasScore and audio samples are available here:
http://bradleysowash.com/?page_id=222
HistoryPremier on 12/11/2011 by the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra's Youth Strings program.
ContributorBradley Sowash
info@bradleysowash.com
Independent Composer/Pianist
Other

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