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Month of the Cold Moon
Contents
General Info
Year: 2008
Duration: c. 6:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company, Inc
Cost: Score and Parts - $85.00 | Score - $11.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet (in Bb) I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
- Bass Drum
- Brake Drum
- Cymbals (suspended (2))
- Glockenspiel
- Gong (Tam-tam)
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Timbales
- Triangle
- Tubular Bells
- Vibraphone
- Wind Chimes
- Wood Block
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Inspired by the tragic story of "The Trail of Tears," this work depicts the long journey made by the Cherokees when they were forced to leave their land and journey a thousand miles on foot. From shock to outrage, the opening section paints a vivid picture of chaos, depicted by forceful bass pedal points and powerful chords throughout the group. Unison ensemble hits announce the beginning of the journey. As the music builds, the unison hits continue to interject so as not to be forgotten. The middle section captures immense sadness and desperation through the use of delicate textures and lush harmonies. Previous themes all come together as the final section seeks to bring closure to this tragic event in American history.
Program Note from publisher
Commercial Discography
None discovered thus far.
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Recent Performances
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- Appalachian Dreams (2015)
- Autumn Sketches
- Blessed Are They (2019)
- Burn (2014)
- Capricorn Moon
- Centavo
- Chants Long Forgotten
- Cheyenne
- Children of a Different Sun (2017)
- Christmas Montage, A
- Cimarron Sketches
- Cimarron Sunset
- Clockwork
- Convergence
- Courtland Hills
- Desert Voices
- Dramatic Sessions
- Dreams And Proclamations
- Fanfare and Dance Segments
- Fanfare And Jubilation
- Festival Sinfonia
- Fiesta
- Fireburst Fanfare
- Firefall
- Fourth Angel, The
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- Ghost Riders (2007)
- Golden Eagle
- The Jaws of Fenris (2016)
- Legend of Killarny, The (2014)
- Lightning Spirit, The (2006)
- Ludlow (2014)
- Month of the Cold Moon (2008)
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- Of Dark Lords and Ancient Kings (1995)
- Of Men and the Sea (2004)
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- On The Wings Of The Chosen
- Prelude and Firestorm (2014)
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- Riders On The Southern Front
- Rituals
- Roswell, 1947 (2004)
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- Scirocco (2013)
- Sentinels
- Seventh Resolution, The (2015)
- Silent Stands the Elm
- Soar The Untamed Spirit
- Song Of Freedom
- Structures
- Sunchasers
- Sunrise Song (2001)
- Symphonic Journey I
- Tangents Angulár (2009)
- They Stood At The Edge Of The Sky
- Third Vortex, The
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- Ventures
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