Forward West Stately

Forward West StatelyFull of engaging melodies and driving rhythms, this first publication by writer Brandon Bangle to the Grand Mesa catalog, paints a vivid musical picture of how it must have felt to be headed west in a covered wagon. The anticipation of the trip to come is portrayed by a quiet opening statement of the composition's primary motor rhythm. This builds into the first loud statement of the primary theme, a portrayal of the elation the pioneers must have

This piece by Susan Day brings us back to the days of the traveling circus

Melodic filigrees intertwine within the modal texture (primarily D Dorian) to create a subtle work of love for the beauty of Earth's only moon

In this exciting version for string orchestra

starting with a free transcription of the original tune

"Regal Overture"

I had an awesome viola section that was always “ready to go

This light and entertaining piece is written by Susan Day in D major and is played pizzicato in its entirety

This driving figure can be heard several times throughout the piece with melodic material built over it

Marked "Heavy Speed Metal"

1" and Brahms' famous "Lullaby"

a wide variety of scoring techniques

trills representing buzzing insects