On A Snowy Winter's Eve - David Shaffer

Soaring lines in the brass and woodwinds contrast the soft opening and closing textures of an exceptionally well-scored work: this beautiful chorale paints a picture of a solemn winter snowfall. A key change from F to Ab builds the piece to a dramatic musical climax and ultimately a soft and hushed conclusion. An excellent teaching piece for lyrical phrasing techniques.

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