Path To The Pacific

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 — Silva brings you an open Copland-type sound in a work that is musically descriptive. With its big angular gestures that contrast with sweeping melodic lines, this piece isa perfect vehicle to promote lyrical playing. With Path to the Pacific, you get a real different sounding piece that is marvelously orchestrated to exploit all of the colors of the modern concert band.