Las Estrellas En Tus Ojos / Orchestra/Concert Band

"Las Estrellas En Tus Ojos" - from the CD SAZZUNK, is a three-movement composition beginning with a Fugue. The five-bar phrase Orchestra version begins with bassoon and viola playing a haunting melody that is joined by tuba and double bass for 5 bars then alto sax and viola join followed by bass clarinet and trombone and eventually builds to include 26 wind, string and brass instruments as they make their individual entrances symbolizing many evening stars. As each new star appears every 5th bar until the eyes of the skies drench the night with light.  Wrapping up the Fugue is a four-octave trumpet solo line that explodes onto the scene and pulls you uncontrollably into the Bolero. This wonderfully melodic dance is rich in authentic character and attitude augmented by the entire orchestra with lines and elements that support the simple, yearning, lifting lines for the soloist. El Festiva is the reward for being a great listener! This tropical up-tempo 3rd movement lives up to its title. Rhythms and lines that push and pull your creative ear to a fun, party place - a Festival!