On Pinta Island

Eighth Note Publications Flexible Band/String Series provides ultimate flexibility for ensembles with incomplete instrumentation or odd combinations. These pieces are playable by as few as 5 woodwind, brass, or string players with or without percussion. This creates the opportunity for a mixed quintet to perform these titles but also allows for performance for 10-15 players up to full a band/orchestra with parts doubling. Great for music camps, contest use or any band room that has non-standard instrumentation. This slow ballad depicts the final days of Lonesome George,?who died in 2012 as?the last of the?giant?Galapagos tortoises of Pinta Island.?An opening Part 4 solo is the prelude for an extremely expressive melody, which builds to an emotional finish.?Your students will be challenged both emotionally and musically with this simple but descriptive lyrical piece.