Under the direction of Sharon Jeskey Sunday, November 13, 2022 @ 2pm St Mark's in the Valley Episcopal Church - Los Olivos, California
Blue Ridge Saga Commissioned by the Las Cruces High School Band in Las Cruces, New Mex- The arrangement, composed by Carol Britten Mexico's nickname is Land of Enchantment, and Chambers, premiered in 2021. The state of New you can hear the sounds of nature in the song's four movements: Breath (listen for the wind, rain, and bird calls); Landscape; Starry Night and Heartbeat.
Across the Great Plains Written by William Owens (b.) 1963) this intrepid work was inspired by the Pony Express, one of America's most legendary (though short-lived) insti- tutions, lasting for only 19 months in 1860-1861, Horseback riders delivered the mail across the country in 250 mile laps per rider. The Express rider's journey was hazardous and dangerous, and they only hired lightweight boys 18 and un- der, orphans preferred. The need for the long horse rides ended when the Pacific Telegraph line was complete. You can hear the hoofbeat cadence of the horses in this song, as well as calmer evening moods.
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Swan Song This composer (b. 1950) has been working with director Robert Zemekis since the 1970's to score all his movies. This piece includes themes from The Avengers (2012); The Polar Express (2004); Night at the Museum (2006); Forrest Gump- Feather Theme (1994) and Back to the Future (1985.
