Across the Halfpipe (Mvt. 3 of “Minnesota Portraits”)

Enjoy a jubilant celebration of sounds and rhythms in this refreshing work that musically explores the exhilaration of snowboarding or skateboarding on the “halfpipe.” Composer Samuel Hazo uses an energetic percussion fabric combined with twisting and turning patterns of melodies and riffs in this challenging and appealing offering for band. Dur: 3:50