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Finya Wulo composed by Michael Philip Mossman. For Jazz Ensemble (Score & Parts). Professional Editions-Jazz Ens. Grade 5. Published by Hal Leonard.
Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association, Finya Wulo (Mende – “funeral song”) is written using a distinctive 12/8 “bembe” feel in a moderate tempo. The scoring utilizes a small combo contrasted with passages for the full ensemble. This is an adventurous and engaging work featuring extended harmonies and a unique rhythmic tapestry. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax.
Instrumentation:
CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE) 20 pages
ALTO SAX 1 3 pages
ALTO SAX 2 3 pages
TENOR SAX 1 3 pages
TENOR SAX 2 3 pages
BARITONE SAX 3 pages
TRUMPET 1 2 pages
TRUMPET 2 3 pages
TRUMPET 3 2 pages
TRUMPET 4 2 pages
TROMBONE 1 3 pages
TROMBONE 2 3 pages
TROMBONE 3 3 pages
TROMBONE 4 3 pages
AUX PERCUSSION 3 pages
DRUMS 4 pages
PIANO 8 pages
GUITAR 3 pages
BASS 4 pages