Hanson, Shelley - Volver a La Montana (Symphonic Band Score & Parts)

Volver a la Montaña by Shelley Hanson is the second movement of the four-movement suite Islas y Montañas. Based on several folk songs of the Quechua (Inca) people of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, the composition begins with a brief flute solo leading to a stately processional (quarter note = 52-54) featuring mixed meters (4/4 and 3/4). A contrasting, lively dance section (dotted quarter = 138-148) incorporates characteristic Latin-American rhythms. The processional returns in the final section, muted trumpets echo the flute passages similar to the way sound echoes in the mountains. This vibrant composition has rhythmic interest, a variety of tone colors, and interesting lines for all sections, and percussion scoring includes timpani, bombo (Andes drum) or bass drum or floor tom, vibraphone, optional xylophone and optional marimba.