AROUND ASIA IN 80 BARS
An Instant Asian Concert
Embark on a dynamic musical journey with AROUND ASIA IN 80 BARS (An Instant Asian Concert). This wind band work, inspired by Harold Walters' "Instant Concert" and paying homage to Jules Verne's timeless adventure "Around the World in 80 Days," compresses familiar tunes from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, China, and back to Singapore—all within 80 bars. Bring your audience for an instant asian groove that weaves cultural stories in every note, encompassing the spirit of both "Instant Concert" and the classic tale of circumnavigation! A definite favourite for your players and audiences!
Folk tunes include:
1. Chan Mali Chan (Singapore)
2. Loy Krathong (Thailand)
3. Lenggang Kangkung (Malaysia/Indonesia)
4. Sakura (Japan)
5. Arirang (Korea)
6. Planting Rice (The Philippines)
7. Lift Your Veil (China)
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