Nan Avant, Celtic Winds Suite
Ballad of the British Isles: 1:59
Gaelic March: 1:51
For wind band
The Celtic Winds Suite is a musical journey through Ireland and Scotland, countries within the British Isles. I was fortunate to have visited this beautiful region in 2011 and was very inspired with their music, country and lore. The Suite begins with the Ballad of the British Isles, a lyrical piece with an air of Irish music, melodic tones and a lilting tempo that transitions into a minor key and returns to the first motif, finishing with a grand statement. Gaelic March is a full and sonorous march depicting the bravery of the Scottish heritage with rhthmic structure in 6/8 and distinctive melodies. The Celtic Winds Suite is tonal with memorable themes.
A Composers & Schools commission for the Olmsted Academy South Wind Band under the direction of Bradley Byrum.