The Missing Hour Set Type:Full Set

The Missing Hour Set Type:Full SetThe Missing Hour is an energetic piece from start to finish, depicting the feeling of chasing after time. Many people experience the challenging time changes of jet lag from a trip, or the spring forward of Daylight Savings Time. Your students could enjoy discussing some of the science of Daylight Savings Time with this work. The Missing Hour begins with a mysterious melody asking the question, where did that hour go?! A repeated ostinato pattern

(Memories from the back of the 2nd violins came flooding back

In the Middle Ages

The song is written in the musical style of an Habanera

then suddenly the listener is plunged into a wild ride through this labyrinthine musical scenario

An entertaining addition to any winter concert

and the second exuberant and dancing make for a perfect contest or concert selection

The cellos and basses won't be bored and even get to help with the cannon sounds

and the "Emperor's Hymn"

From the composer of "Pizzicato Blues" comes this fiery and compelling new work for string orchestra that should entrance your students and dazzle your audience

Floating in a Dream: Close your eyes and imagine you are floating while you are dreaming

and the restoration of hope

"Danse Carnivale" strongly exemplifies the interplay of drama and humor that pervades these pieces