Songs of Aloha

From Wind Repertory Project
Ralph Ford

Arranged by Ralph Ford


General Info

Year: 2014
Duration: c. 5:15
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00   |   Score Only (print) - $12.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass (optional Electric Bass)
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Drum Set (optional)
  • Floor Tom (large)
  • Marimba
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This charming and varied medley contains the three mainstays of Pacific islands music: Hawaiian Wedding Song; Hawaiian War Chant and Aloha 'Oe. These classic songs were made popular through the years by many recording artists from both the island and the mainland, and live in our memory of a visit to paradise. Aloha!

- Program Note from publisher


Songs of Aloha was commissioned by the Pearl City High School Symphonic Winds and Mr. Chadwick Kamei, in dedication to Mr. Michael Nakasone, who served as director of bands at Pearl City from 1977 to 2005.


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Montclair (N.J.) Community Band – 26 July 2022
  • University of Hawai'i West Oahu (Kapolei, HI) University Band (Chadwick Kamei, conductor; Star Kalahiki, soprano) - 27 April 2022


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources