Winds and Strings
Helios et Anthemon ~9:44, Grade 3.5
Combined Band and Orchestra
Performed by the Mile High Freedom Symphony Orchestra
Helios et Anthemon, or “Sun and Flower”, Is a three movement work for a combined Concert Band and String Orchestra that represents three different flowers named for the sun. This piece is available here at Murphy Music Press.
I. Helichrysum (sun-gold, or twisting-gold) ~3:20
II. Heliotropium (turning towards the sun) ~3:10
III. Helianthus (sun-flower) ~3:14
Phila Sophia, Phila Mousa ~3:29, Grade 3
Flex Ensemble
“Phila” (Greek; philia, φɩλɩα) is a derivative of one of the seven Greek words for love. It often refers to a friendly love, or a love between equals. “Sophia” (Greek; sophía, σoφɩα) is the word for wisdom, specifically pertaining to art and handicraft. These two words were combined to create the word we know as philosophy. “Mousa” (Greek; mousa, μoῦσα) means “art” or “poetry” and is where we get the word “music” from. The title as a whole loosely translates to “love of wisdom, love of music”. This piece is available here at Murphy Music Press. (http://murphymusicpress.com/products/w-675)