Aotearoa - PDF Score and Parts

A O T E A R O A  for Jazz Ensemble 
“Land of the Long White Cloud”
Composed by Lachlan Pierce
Composed in Spring 2014 In Fort Collins, Colorado
 
W H A T   T H I S   I N C L U D E S
PDFs of the score and parts (letter sized - 8.5"x11")
Reference recording
Cover art
 
Physical score sold separately. No refunds for digital products.
 
S P E C S
Style: Samba Fusion 
Solos: Tenor 1, Trumpet 2 
Difficulty: Medium Advanced 
Duration: circa 7:00 
Highest Lead Trumpet Note: C above staff
 
C O M P O S E R ‘ S   N O T E S
Aotearoa: Land of the Long White Cloud is a love song for my native country, New Zealand. I took specific inspiration from my trip to visit New Zealand's South Island amidst the Southern Alps in January 2013. I listened to dozens of Maori folk songs as well as Celtic music and incorporated ideas and themes from both cultures as a salute to New Zealand's rich culture and heritage. While I took small bits and ideas from many songs, I settled on using two songs in particular: E Pāpā Waiari (O Elder Waiari), which is my favourite Māori song, and "God Defend New Zealand," the current national anthem of New Zealand. I chose to write Aotearoa in a Samba fusion style to make the piece a festive and joyous tribute.
 
I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Bari Saxophone
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4
Guitar
Piano
Bass Guitar
Drum Set
Marimba