The Marauder's Tale

An epic journey of maritime marauders begins with a beautiful espressivo e largo depicting images of the open ocean. The piu mosso transition alludes to the exciting tale yet to be told, until finally we arrive at the moderato section. Here, a fun, original maritime song evokes the traditional sea shanties and folklore of this long-lost era. Set in the key of E minor, the piece uses a variety of eighth- and sixteenth-note patterns but also provides opportunities for your musicians to play legato. With a catchy melody and an exciting ending, this piece is sure to be a hit at concerts and festivals. (4:20)