Sorcery Suite

James Barnes

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This work bears the designation Opus 112.

General Info

Year: 2002
Duration: c. 12:10
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $150.00 | Score Only (print) - $30.00

Movements

1. The Little Boy and the Castle – 2:10
2. The Bumbling Gamekeeper – 2:35
3. The Greatest of All Wizards – 2:55
4. Professor of Potions (With Ill-Tempered Notions) – 1:55
5. Imagine a Game Played in Mid-Air! – 3:20

Instrumentation

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Errata

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Program Notes

You won't have to think very hard to figure out the inspiration for this stunning symphonic suite! In five movements, distinct textures of the contemporary concert band is explored with movements entitled: The Little Boy And The Castle; the Bumbling Gamekeeper; The Greatest Of All Wizards; Professor Of Potions (With Ill-Tempered Notions); and Imagine A Game Played In Mid-Air! The programmatic music is both rich and varied in texture and content, and completely engaging.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

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Performances

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University of Montana (Missoula) Concert Band (Kevin Griggs, conductor) - 5 March 2019

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