Strathcarron

Taken from the proud brass band tradition of Europe, the energetic sword dance with alternating fast and slow tempi will make quite an impression on your audience! The heavy, pounding, marcato theme takes you back in time and sets the tone for the work. The contrasting vivace sections add a joyous, lively feel that balances the heavier sections so very well, with great unison lines in the woodwinds and euphonium sections. At under six minutes in length, this is a particularly practical setting that will nicely round out any concert program.