| 57831 | Caribbean Tides |
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| Morales, Dion |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 4:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5 |
| Comments: Based on the Jamaican folk song, Linsted Market. |
| Description: Caribbean Tides features elements of Caribbean music with steel pan traditions. The melody is inspired by the Jamaican folk song Linstead Market. Fusing Afro-Caribbean rhythms with pop music elements, this piece reflects both the warmth and energy associated with Caribbean styles. In the second half, the music shifts to a faster tempo and a minor key. While tides can suggest the gentle rising and falling of the ocean, they can also bring hurricane-force winds and torrential downpour. Your orchestra and audience will delight in their short journey through the sounds of the Caribbean! |