Ironwork Lyrical

Ironwork LyricalThe title "Ironwork" alludes both to the genre of heavy metal music and to the art of blacksmithing, an ancient craft associated with the medieval accouterments of heavy metal bands. The driving unison riff that opens "Ironwork" is actually a left hand finger exercise in the Locrian mode. It takes everyone in the ensemble to make this rocker burn; each section of the ensemble takes its turn playing melodies, riffs, and ostinatos. The use of the

This well-written programmatic work will surely be a highlight of any concert

It is also a perfect fit for any ceremony as a processional or recessional

In this musical homage to a roving European ethnic group

” This level one orchestra piece is a great selection for a beginning orchestra concert

this edgy new work composed by Bob Lipton weds pulsing background rhythms and eastern-sounding modes with ethereal sustained melodies

a set of 12 concertos for various instruments

This great arrangement of the famous melody is designed to be played by young students after only a few months of instruction

this is a perfect piece to engage their musical efforts

A wonderful new piece for your next winter concert

and it is often performed in Mariachi ensembles

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a minor mode