A musical fantasy depicting the wide range of the wind's character that occurs throughout the year. It opens with a gentle breeze blowing across a prairie, followed by clouds, thunder, lightning and rain.
A poignant and beautiful theme first premiered by the U.S. Navy Band, arranged for string orchestra. An excellent piece for perfecting tone, phrasing, and dynamic contrast in performance. Grade 3.
A musical depiction of two Arkansas towns devastated by a tornado in 1952. Dr. Karrick retells the story, moving from quietness to havoc, and incorporating the beautiful old hymn, What Wondrous Love Is