Nostalgia: 2nd Percussion
By Rossano Galante
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PC-0018455_PC2
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Description
Nostaglia, by Rossano Galante, literally means a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. This orchestral setting is lyrical, joyous, and ultimately hopeful, taking the listener to a place of harmonic bliss. A strong full orchestra work for festival or the concert stage, the composition incorporates two melodic themes that build to a climactic resolution that utilizes the full ensemble. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (5:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
220
SKU:
00-PC-0018455_PC2
More about this title
About the Composer: Rossano Galante
Rossano Galante's foundation in trumpet performance at SUNY Buffalo led him to study film scoring at the University of Southern California under Jerry Goldsmith, the Academy Award-winning composer of The Omen. In 1999, he relocated to California to establish himself as a composer and orchestrator, collaborating with multiple Oscar-nominated film composers including Marco Beltrami, Christophe Beck, and Brian Tyler.
Galante has served as orchestrator on over eighty studio films ranging from major blockbusters like Avengers: Age of Ultron, A Quiet Place, and Fast X to character-driven dramas and action thrillers. Alongside his film work, he maintains an active concert music practice, receiving commissions from ensembles worldwide and publishing more than 68 compositions across major music publishers including Alfred, Schirmer, Hafabra, C.L. Barnhouse, and Curnow.
Why we love this
Galante brings his film orchestration expertise to the concert stage with writing that feels cinematic without overwhelming Grade 3 orchestras. The two melodic themes build naturally toward a satisfying climax that gives every section meaningful material, making this a rewarding choice for festivals and general concerts where you want an audience genuinely moved.
What to expect
Nostalgia captures the bittersweet ache of remembering happier times, opening with lyrical warmth before building toward moments of genuine joy and hope. The orchestration shimmers with harmonic richness, creating spaces of gentle reflection that shift into triumphant, full-voiced statements that feel genuinely earned.
Who it's for
This work suits orchestras at the Grade 3 level looking for substantial yet accessible concert repertoire with real emotional weight. It works equally well for festivals, regional competitions, and concert hall programs where you want a piece that engages audiences without requiring advanced technical facility.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the two melodic themes across rehearsals so each emerges with equal clarity; mark which instruments carry the primary line at each statement and which provide harmonic support.
- Shape the harmonic progression toward the climactic resolution by gradually intensifying dynamic layers rather than jumping to full fortissimo immediately.
- Use the five-minute running time to establish steady pacing in early rehearsals; this allows the piece's emotional arc to unfold naturally without rushing the build.
- Check intonation carefully in the sustained harmonic sections where the ensemble holds chords; even small tuning issues become noticeable when voices are stationary.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece on concerts where you're pairing contemporary works with standard repertoire; its emotional directness and accessible melodicism make it a natural bridge between audience expectations and newer compositions. The five-minute duration also fits naturally into varied concert formats, whether as a standalone piece or as part of a larger thematic program exploring memory and reflection.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping phrases across sustained harmonic sections
- Balancing multiple melodic lines within the full ensemble
- Building dynamic intensity gradually over extended passages
- Responding to harmonic color changes and orchestration shifts
- Executing clean entries and releases as an ensemble