Scott Watson
Awake The Iron
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Scott Watson
Awake The Iron
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Scott Watson
- Series Alfred Debut Series
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- Edition Score and Parts Download
- Publisher Alfred Publishing
- Order no. ALF33824-DL
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Description:
Desperta Ferro!, or 'Awake the iron!' was the battle cry of Medieval Spanish soldiers called the Almogavars. In the dim light of dawn, as they prepared for battle, these fierce soldiers would beat their swords on rocks shouting this phrase. The sparks that flew from the rocks in the eerie light of dawn, together with the soldier's call to arms, would give any enemy pause. Awake the Iron , with its insistent unisons, energetic rhythms, modal themes, and powerful percussive writing, mirrors the ferocious intensity of the medieval battlefield. This mature sounding, yet approachable work, is sure to be a favorite of both the musicians and audience.