Composer: Alex Shapiro
Grade: 3
Paper Cut is a piece reminiscent of a movie soundtrack. The players themselves are part of the action with choreographed maneuvers- in fact, the band members don’t even play their instruments until halfway into the piece - instead they “play” paper along with a prerecorded track!
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This piece was performed and recorded by the University of Minnesota Symphonic Band conducted by Craig Kirchhoff and produced by Jerry Luckhardt. *Please note that in the 2012 second printing and beyond, a drum set part was added which is not reflected in this recording.*
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