Mountainscape (Wind Band)
Mountainscape (Wind Band)
Grade 4
This lyrical work opens with a flute solo, and then a flute/clarinet duet, introducing the theme that is developed throughout the work.
Pricing
Printed Score Only: $25
Printed Score + Printed Parts: $99.99
Printed Score + Digital PDF Parts: $99.99
Details
Grade 4 – Wind Band
Year of Composition: 2012
Length: 4:30
Program Note
"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands."
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