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Sheet Music: ScoreThe fabulous Rojo Rocket : for youth orchestra / John Nottle.by John Nottle (2013)
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The festive title, The Fabulous Rojo Rocket, references the colourful Avoca Beach cantina, 'Rojo Rocket'.
Although the work is not programmatic, the music is celebratory and full of life, alluding to Mexican popular culture, mariachi bands and traditional Central American music.
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 facsimile score (18p. -- A3 (portrait))
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 6 min.
Commissioned by Central Coast Conservatorium.
First performance by Central Coast Youth Orchestra, John Nottle — 20 Dec 13. Gosford High School Auditorium, Gosford, NSW
Originally titled: The Celebrations of Marguarita. Re-written in 2013.
The composer notes the following styles, genres, influences, etc associated with this work:
The Fabulous Rojo Rocket takes its cue from Copland's El Salon Mexico. The occasional Stravinskyian rhythmic asymmetry gives the music an energetic forward motion.
Typeset edition.
ISMN: 979-0-720158-32-7
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