Songs of Sailors & Sea 1997
Movements:
I. Sea Chanty
II. Whale Song
III. Racing the Yankee Clipper
Songs of Sailor and Sea celebrates man's eternal fascination with the sea and the centuries of seamen who have battled its powerful waves and mysterious depths. Commissioned by the United States Navy Band, this three-movement work depicts shipboard life with a "Sea Chanty", creatures of the sea with "Whale Song", and finally, the American Clipper Ships with "Racing the Yankee Clipper". Songs featured include: When a Man's in Love, Rolling in the Dew, The Milking Song & In the Month of Sweet May and The Bonnie Laboring Boy.
| Composer: | Robert W. Smith |
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| Type: | Test Piece |
| Date | Contest | Band | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2025 | Australian Championships - Wind Band (B Grade) |
Ballarat Memorial Concert Band
|
4 |
| 27 Mar 2005 | Australian Championships - Wind Band (Junior A Grade) |
Pembroke School (SA)
|
2 |
| 20 Apr 2003 | Australian Championships - Wind Band (Junior B Grade) |
Mowbray College Symphonic (Vic)
|
4 |
| 20 Apr 2003 | Australian Championships - Wind Band (C Grade) |
Mowbray College Symphonic (Vic)
|
3 |