Contrarian Rhapsody by Marty Hill, ASCAP published on 2022-02-15T00:05:06Z The score and band parts can be purchased at: https://www.jwpepper.com/11389806.item#.Yg-7UPXMJaY This piece has a score video at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjo6rwnl-SSdkVqd1f26SQ Contrarian means things that happen when you expect the opposite. This piece if full on contrast, between sections of the composition, between the instruments, between the melodies. While most of the piece is in minor, the main melody for the primary movement is built around a whole one scale with complex back grounds and rhythm behind it. The lyrical middle love song also brands itself with contrast with the softly dissonant voicing of the supporting chords. A rhapsody is defined as a musical composition of irregular form having an improvisatory character" - Merriam-Webster I hope you enjoy listening to this piece. Genre Concert Band