THE RAPTOR RIDES THE WHALE (2018)

For Concert Band
Duration Approximately 4:15
Grade 3
MSBOA (Michigan) Basic Music List - 
High School Class C

FULL SCORE / 1 1 1 2 (+Bass) Alto, Tenor, Bari / 2 1 2 1 1 / Timp Perc (5)
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THE RAPTOR RIDES THE WHALE is an aggressive, driving, modal work that heavily features the percussion section, utilizing multiple special effects. At 156 BPM, the piece pushes the tempo boundaries while instrumentation and technical demand stay well within grade 2.5-3. Inspired by the artwork of Stirling Prentice (Winged Beast), shown here. (This radical lithograph Copyright © ​Stirling Prentice + Winged Beast.)

LEAD COMMISSIONER
BGSU University Band, Bowling Green, Ohio
Dr. Michael King, Assistant Director of Bands

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Okemos High School Bands, Mark Stice, Director of Bands
Marshall High School Bands, Jeremy S. Root, Conductor
Grand Ledge High School Bands, John Szczerowski, Director of Bands
Goodrich High School Bands, Aaron Orkisz, Director of Bands
Grosse Pointe South High School Bands, Christopher Takis, Director of Bands
Jackson High School Bands, Aaron Rex, Director of Bands
East Lansing High School Bands, David Larzelere, Director of Bands

FINALIST - 2018 NBA Merrill Jones Composition Contest

"Damn it, even Nedry knew better than to mess with the raptor fences..."

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