Western Skies (2023)

Purchase Score & Parts

CA $60.00

Program Notes

Inspired by the expansive prairies and foothills of Southern Alberta, Western Skies is a concert overture with nods to the cowboy culture of the region. Depicting the sun as it journeys across the sky, a musical sunrise is presented with lush lyrical melodies, before breaking off into a vigorous adventure theme reminiscent of an old spaghetti Western film.

Many thanks to the following consortium members:

Dina Burtt, Music Director, Lockview High School

Adam Mailman, Music Director, Central Memorial High School

Jacquie Dawson, Director of Bands, University of Manitoba

International Music Camp, Christine and Tim Baumann, Camp Directors

Dr. Danielle Gaudry, Director of the Wind Orchestra, McGill University

Wendy J Grasdahl, Artistic Director, Festival City Winds Music Society

Alberta Band Association

Sackville Community Band Society

Meechan Music

Glen Gillis, University of Saskatchewan Wind Orchestra

Raymond Baril, Director of Bands, MacEwan University

Mandart Chan