Commissioned to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the state of West Virginia,
Forever Free incorporates indigenous elements of the state's musical heritage, capturing a robust and celebratory spirit. Cast in asingle movement in three sections, the title is inspired by the state m otto, “Montani semper liberi” (“Mountaineeers forever free”). The work is unified at the outset and closing by a ceremonial fanfare based on thematic figures from the state song
West Virginia Hills. A contrasting middle section features a lyric variant accompanied by a militaristic snare drum and timpani cadence, before all thematic elements are combined for the buoyant and festive conclusion. Dur:4:25
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Edward B. Marks Music Company |
| Series |
Hal Leonard Concert Band Series |
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Ensemble |
| SubCategory1 |
Concert Band |
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Score/Parts |
| ISBN13 |
888680028220 |
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| Dimensions |
305x229 |
