Sense of Urgency - Sean O'Loughlin

Sean O'Loughlin continues to create engaging compositions for developing musicians that sound so much more difficult than they play. Besides being melodically and harmonically interesting, Sean brings a rhythmic flair like no other composer!

Sensei's Ride On The Cherry Blossom Express - Robert W. Smith

Composed in honor of famed Japanese conductor Toshio Akiyama, "Sensei's Ride On The Cherry Blossom Express" is based upon his love for trains and, in particular, the classic SL D51 steam engine. Our musical journey by train begins at the station in Omiya and takes us on a ride through the most beautiful of countrysides. The scenery is breathtaking and includes the famed cherry blossoms (sakura). Contemporary, yet very accessible to all audiences, this immaginative work for the symphonic band will be a valued addition to any concert program.

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Sensemay

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Sensemay - Silvestre Revueltas

Sentimental Ballade - Thomas Doss

Sentimental Bossa - Jérôme Naulais

Sentimental Dreams - Günter Noris

Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Valse

Sentimentale - Satoshi Yagisawa

Premiered by Funabashi Hiagshi High School under the direction of Shinichiro Tagawa in March, 2015, Sentimentale is an excerpt from Yagisawa's Trumpet Concerto. That work, commissioned by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band with trumpet soloist Kenichi Kurishu, premiered in 2003 with many subsequent performances. In 2013, the Concerto had its U.S. debut with Kagoshima Joho HS and Robert Sullivan, principal trumpet of the Cincinnati Symphony. I received many warm regards and compliments on the work, especially for the second movement. However, I also heard regrets that the interlude required a trumpet soloist. I remembered the words of Mr. Tagawa, who had collaborated with me on works such as"And Then the Ocean Glows" and"Hymn to the Infinite Sky". Ten years earlier he suggested that I arrange that movement for full band so that it could be more widely enjoyed. Though I agreed then, only now have I had the chance to realize this idea, as Mr. Tagawa presented me with the opportunity of this musical creation and world premier.This new arrangement was entitled "Sentimentale" by Mr. Tagawa. I composed the piece with his constant consultation, discussing grade level and instrumentation, and how the work should be a chorale etude for both concert and daily training. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both Mr. Tagawa and Funabashi Higashi High School.(Satoshi Yagisawa)

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