A River Runs Through It Suite
Mark Isham – A suite celebrating the purity of the American spirit from Mark Isham’s iconic score for A River Runs Through It.
Instrumentation -
2, 2(ca), 2, 2/2, 2, 0, 0/timp, 3perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 7:14
Atlas Shrugged, Part I Suite
Elia Cmiral – From the film of Atlas Shrugged, Part 1, based on Ayn Rand’s popular and controversial novel, this heroic suite tells a tale of challenge and triumph.
Instrumentation -
please enquire
Duration - 17:56
Destroying Paradise (The Cooler)
Mark Isham – A melancholy piece featuring tenor sax from Isham’s score for the Oscar-nominated independent The Cooler. (Please note that the tenor sax solo can be handled by any appropriate solo instrument.)
Instrumentation -
0, 0, 0, 0/0, 1,0, 0/dms, pno, ebs/str
Duration - 2:22
Dolphin Tale Suite
Mark Isham – This popular family drama from 2011 starred Harry Connick, Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and Morgan Freeman, and told a story inspired by true events about a special bottlenose dolphin. This would be a perfect rental for both film music concerts and children’s concerts.
Instrumentation -
3(pic), 2+ca, 2+bcl, 2+cbsn/6, 4, 2+bs, 1/timp, 5perc, hp, kbd/str
Duration - 7:44
Ethel Suite
Miriam Cutler – A buoyant suite from the score for Ethel, a documentary on Ethel Kennedy that provides an insider’s view of a political dynasty, including her life with Robert F. Kennedy and the years following his death when she raised their eleven children on her own.
Instrumentation -
2,2,3(bcl),2/4,2,2+btbn,1/timp,3perc,hp,pno,gtr(opt),cel(opt)/str
Duration - 13:14
Habermann
Elia Cmiral – Visceral and gripping, this suite from the German-produced film Habermann matches the intensity of the story of a family whose lives are changed by the sweep of history.
Instrumentation -
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Duration - 7:16
Hi Frank Suite
Brandon Roberts – Ranging from playful to melancholy to sweepingly cinematic, this stunning suite from the Chinese/American joint venture sings with passion. (optional Erhu solo)
Instrumentation -
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Duration - 4:28
Hiroshima Nagasaki Requiem
William Stromberg – A powerful, driving theme for orchestra and choir from Stromberg’s score for the Academy award-winning documentary Trinity and Beyond.
Instrumentation -
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Duration - 3:31
King Kong Suite
Max Steiner – A pithy selection from the original 1933 version of King Kong, one of the classic films and from the mind of one of the classiest composers. This version was restored by the masters of classic film scores, Tribute Film Classics (visit www.TributeFilmClassics.com).
Instrumentation -
3(pic),2(ca),3(bcl),2(cbsn),sx1(sop,alt,ten),sx2(alt,ten,bari)/4,3,4,2/2timp,3perc,2hp/str
Duration - 5:21
Les Modernes
Mark Isham – Mark Isham’s trumpet-oriented theme from his jazz-influenced score for the provocative film The Moderns.
Instrumentation -
3, 2+ca, 2+bcl, 2/3(flgl), 1, 0, 0/timp, 3perc, pno, hp, gtr, bs/str
Duration - 7:35
Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Suite
Todd Hayen – A fantastical, magical romp from the cult classic film that also aired on Mystery Science Theater 3000. Mysterious, energetic, spooky, enchanting.
Instrumentation -
2(pic opt), 2, 2, 2/4, 2, 1, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 5:44
Moritat
Mark Isham – Mark Isham’s distinctive rendition of “Mack the Knife” from his score for the film Quiz Show.
Instrumentation -
2,2,1,0,ssx,asx,tsx/2,3,2,0/timp,3perc,hp,pno,bs/str
Duration - 4:39
October Sky Suite
Mark Isham – A stunning Mark Isham suite from his score for the quintessentially American story October Sky.
Instrumentation -
2,2,2,2/3,1,3,1/timp,3perc,hp,kbd/str
Duration - 11:33
On the Threshold of Liberty
Mark Isham – Originally from Isham’s Windham Hill album Vapor Drawings, then featured in the film Rules of Engagement, this inspiring piece featuring solo trumpet has become a definitive piece of Americana.
Instrumentation -
3(pic),3,2+bcl,2+cbsn/4,3+solo,3,1/timp,3perc,pno,kbd/str
Duration - 6:12
Once Upon a Time Suite
Mark Isham – This immensely popular and current ABC series, that has captured the imagination of adults and children alike, weaves a story of modern day reality with fairy tales that span the ages. Mark Isham’s magical suite would fit wonderfully in children’s, film-music or summer programming.
Instrumentation -
2+pic,2+ca,2+bcl,2+cbn/4,4,2+btbn,1/timp,5perc,hp,pno/str/chr(opt)
Duration - 8:20
Phobic Theme
Brandon Roberts – The haunting, moody theme from this horror/thriller features lush strings and piano solo.
Instrumentation -
pno/str
Duration - 4:01
Pirate Fantasy
Todd Hayen – A rousing, fantastical, treasure-hunting theme from the HBO film The Legend Of Pirate’s Point.
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2(ca), 2+bcl, 2+cbn/6, 3, 2+2btbn, 1/timp, 4perc, hp, pno/str
Duration - 2:19
Racing Stripes Suite
Mark Isham — A bold, triumphant suite from the live animation film Racing Stripes. Perfect for summer and child-oriented programs!
Instrumentation -
2(afl,picc), 2(eh), 2(bcl), 2 (cbsn)/6, 4, 4, 1/timp, 3 perc, hp, pno(cel)/str
Duration - 12:48
Ronin Suite
Elia Cmiral – Packed with intense action and romance, this suite from the Robert De Niro thriller Ronin is guaranteed to make hearts race!
Instrumentation -
2+pic, 2, 2+bcl, 1+cbsn, duduk(or ssx)/6, 3, 4, 1/timp, 7 perc, 2kbd, hp, pno/str/chr
Duration - 8:19
Tables on Fire (The Cooler)
Mark Isham – A rhythmic and blues-oriented piece from Isham’s score for the Oscar-nominated The Cooler. (Please note that the trumpet and tenor sax solos can be handled by any appropriate solo instruments.)
Instrumentation -
asx,2tsx,bsx/0,3+solo,2,0/drms,pno,2kbd,ebs/str
Duration - 2:53
The Cooler
Mark Isham – The bright, catchy, big-band title theme from Isham’s Oscar-nominated score for the independent film of the same title.
Instrumentation -
asx, 2tsx, bsx/0, 3+solo, 2, 0/dms, pno, 2kbds, hp, bs/str
Duration - 4:09
Twisted Title Theme
Mark Isham – The title theme from Mark Isham’s dark and moody score from the crime thriller Twisted starring Ashley Judd. Features trumpet solo.
Instrumentation -
3,2+ca,2+bcl,2+cbn/4,3+solo,3,1/timp,3perc,pno,kbd/str
Duration - 3:47
Warrior Suite
Mark Isham — Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime – and the wreckage of their broken family – within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts. Mark Isham’s score for this powerful sports drama, starring Nick Nolte and Jennifer Morrison, is edgy and inspirational and features a homage to “Ode to Joy” within the suite.
Instrumentation -
2+pic,2+ca,2,1+cbsn/4,3,2+bass,1/timp,4perc,hp,pno,cel/str/choir(opt)
Duration - 7:21