“The Great Clipper Race” seeks to transport musicians and listeners to the mid-1800s, a time when clipper ships sailed the seas ferrying cargos from exotic locales to Europe and the Americas. Composer Matthew R. Putnam weaves a tale of intrigue and adventure on the high seas!

• Fully scored pieces for upper middle school and high school
• Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
• More advanced rhythms and part independence
• 3 Clarinet and Trumpet parts, 2 Horn and Trombone parts
• Generous cross-cueing of solos or exposed parts
• More advanced use of percussion

Sample Score