BOY in STORM at SEA

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Already played to a "standing ovation" in Rotterdam, this work is currently scheduled to be recorded for the STORMWORKS Chapter 55: Way of the Wanderer CD.

 

Check out the score notes for details!  And please look for The Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands premiere in STORMFILMS.

 

Godspeed! S

 

Recording Coming Soon.  It will be a part of the STORMWORKS Chapter 55: Way of the Wanderer.

CONCERTO for VIOLIN

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This piece, in a newly "composed" transcription, is on the STORMWORKS... Chapter FIVE-8 CD, as recorded by Ms. Reiko Suzuki and the Japan Air Self Defense Force Band.

Godspeed!

 

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CUBA

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"Dear Steve, The emotions that CUBA brought to my heart are impossible to explain.
It was like seeing myself there with all the natural beauty
surrounding me, the ocean, the sun, the palm trees...
The beautiful people...friends...family...
Childhood dreams shattered by the tyrant.
I remember fear, sadness, tears, anger, and then goodbyes.
It was the little girl standing at the beach, at the sand kneeling down for the last time and saying goodbye...
It was the plane rushing on the runway taking me out of my land, away from my people.
It was the sadness of not knowing if I was going to see that land again.
It was Hatred, despair, and it was hope...
Too many emotions that at that time I could not understand.
Today. While listening to your Music...all those feelings came back.
I was able to touch them, I was able to feel them...
How on EARTH did you do that???
How on Earth were you able to identify those feelings and put them into Music...You don't even really know me!
I told Wally that I wasn't going to be able to write now...because I felt like I was just back in November of 1970...I was having the same feelings. I was able to touch those feelings.
My love for Cuba has never diminished.
Cuba is in my heart and your Music has given it a new meaning.
Thank you. I know my father would have loved hearing it...but I know that from Heaven, he blessed you too.
Thank you on behalf of my fellow Cubans.
And of behalf of all those who suffer oppression and strive for Freedom.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!" Amelia Avellaneda

 

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Despite All Else (Part 1 of Here We Stand)

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The STORMWORKS Chapter 21 CD Set: WON WAY was recorded by SBO-Ried in Austria. This same ensemble premiered LAST WORLD STANDING in The Brucknerhaus to an 18-minute standing ovation! 21 WON WAY is inspired by Roberto Clemente who said, "If you have the chance to do something good for someone and you don't, you are wasting your time in this world." To that purpose, to that simple Ideal... this Music is dedicated.

 

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J I D A I

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J I D A I

To the Heroes of Always and Forever... #926 in 13:33 for Band of the 3rd Millennium by © Stephen Melillo IGNA 11 September 2004 2nd & 3rd Millennium

Representing Germany, J I D A I is inspired by Maurice Hamers, Conductor and Lothar Uth, Tubist and Teacher at The University of Augsburg/Nurnberg in Germany. He has taught me what Heimat really means.

Representing Japan, J I D A I is inspired by and dedicated to Ichiro Asuke, his son Kotaro and the Musicians of the Meijo Gakuin High School Queenstar in Japan and in the spirit of MUSASHI is also dedicated once again to the People of Japan and to all those who embrace the need for Heroism, understand its eternal call and live each day in the pursuit of all that lifts and binds us. It is also offered as a gift to the Musicians of the Japan Air Self Defense Force Central Band, Conducted by LTC Yoshikatsu Takagi.

Representing America, J I D A I is commissioned by Stephen Panoff & The Tallwood High School Band, in keeping with their 10-year tradition of honoring heroes. In particular, we offer this work as a continuing gesture of love and appreciation to all those around the world fighting in defense of Freedom, now and always.

Representing Austria and Europe, J I D A I is commissioned by The Sinfonisches Blasorchester Ried, Austria Karl Geroldinger, Conductor in Dedication to the Innominate Real Heroes of Daily Life

Representing Israel, J I D A I is commissioned by The Akko Municipality Music Conservatory Shmuel Kahana, Director & Conductor in Dedication to a Future of Brotherhood

J I D A I is also lovingly dedicated to the memory of Jerry Goldsmith who passed away on 21 July 2004. He has inspired me all of my Life, and from Heaven... he always will.

 

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THE FIRST & THE LAST!

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A continuation of Millennium, this work depicts the final confrontation between Good and Evil. It begins with a viral fragment. Like a disease, the motif twists and multiplies in and around the ensemble, ending irresolute. It folds to In the Hollow of the Heart... bittersweet. In the Battle at Meggido... we experience the triumphal theme of Good pitted against the viral theme of the Dark.

All 5 movements from Millennium and The First & The Last are interchangeable and offer many choices to the Conductor. WAY of the WARRIOR is its WPIM Counterpart.

Teaching strategies include a synopsis of the work's harmonic vocabulary and makes teaching the technical component of the piece expedient.

Millennium and THE FIRST & THE LAST combine to make a 5-movement work, but the movements can also be interchanged to create more flexibility in programming.

Please visit the Score and Score Notes for more detailed information.

 

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ARK of the COVENANT

Recording Coming Soon.  It will be a part of the STORMWORKS Chapter 55: Way of the Wanderer.

Here We Stand (Part 1 is Despite All Else)

 

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Unique possibilities and many uses! Please see the score notes and enjoy!

"The newest STORMWORKS Chapter 21 CD Set: WON WAY was recorded by SBO-Ried in Austria. This same ensemble premiered  LAST WORLD STANDING in The Brucknerhaus to an 18-minute standing ovation! 21 WON WAY... inspired by Roberto Clemente who said, "If you have the chance to do something good for someone and you don't, you are wasting your time in this world." To that purpose, to that simple Ideal... this Music is dedicated. Please order the CD Set in advance and help make History! Godspeed! S

 

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