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Rossano Galante

Born
1967 in Buffalo, New York (USA)

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Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Rossano Galante received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in trumpet performance from SUNY at Buffalo in 1992. That same year he was one of nineteen people across the country to be accepted to the University of Southern California's Film Scoring Program. He studied with the late Jerry Goldsmith, who won an Academy Award for The Omen.  In 1999 he moved to California to pursue a career in film composition and orchestration.

Mr. Galante has composed music for the films Bite Marks, The Last Straight Man, Monday Morning and Channels. He has served as orchestrator for over fifty studio films including, The Mummy, Logan, Sausage Party, Smurfs: The Lost Village, First They Killed My Father, Ben Hur, The Shallows, Fantastic 4, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Gods of Egypt, Prisoners, The Wolverine, 3:10 to Yuma, A Good Day to Die Hard, Trouble with the Curve, The Thing, Final Destination 5, The Homesman, Don’t be Afraid of the Dark, Knowing, Max Payne, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Live Free or Die Hard, Red Eye, Die Bluthochzeit, The Tuxedo, Tuesdays with Morrie, among many others.

For his large-scale Wind Ensemble compositions, he has been commissioned by man different wind bands. His published compositions are very popular with both musicians and audience.

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Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

The Falls

The Falls

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

San Andreas Landscapes

San Andreas Landscapes

Whispers from Beyond

Whispers from Beyond

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Cry of the Last Unicorn

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Intensely descriptive from the very first note, “Cry of the Last Unicorn” portrays a fateful...

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Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

Commissioned by the Mile High Freedom Bands, Denver, CO, in honor of their 35th anniversary. Derek Hebert, Artistic Director.
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LM806
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The Falls

The Falls

Highlighting the falls as it cascades over rocky terrain, sparkling wind and brass fanfares depict the water as it rushes forward before exploding over the edge. Melodic lines transport the audience...
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ALF46670
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Nostalgia

Nostalgia

The term "nostalgia" refers to a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. This composition incorporates two...
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ALF45992
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San Andreas Landscapes

San Andreas Landscapes

Depicting the beautiful landscapes of the San Andreas terrain in Palm Springs, CA, this programmatic work from Rossano Galante begins with a sparkling introduction mirroring the sun exploding out of...
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Whispers from Beyond

Composed as a tender tribute to a lost friend, this was not meant to be a mournful piece, but rather a joyous remembrance of a life ended too soon. The work features two primary themes that ebb and...
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Red Rock Mountain

This composition is an episodic work that paints a musical portrait of Red Rock Mountain, a beautiful mountain landscape in Pennsylvania. Brass fanfares and soaring wind lines begin the piece,...
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ALF45004
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Lexicon of the Gods

This programmatic work depicts three great Mythological Gods: Perseus, the Greek hero and legendary founder of Mycenae, Penthos, the spirit of grief and lamentation, and lastly, Zeus, who ruled as...
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LM661
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Afterlife

Since the beginning of time man has pondered what happens when our physical body dies. Some believe we go to Heaven. Others doubt its existence entirely. Then there are those who have had near death...
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ALF44198
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The Last Centaur

Composed in the style of a grand and descriptive film score, The Last Centaur is a musical depiction of a centaur who is separated from his family by war, the ensuing adventures, and ultimate reunion...
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Crosslands

Creating a musical representation of earth's grand vistas and landscapes, Crosslands opens with a delicate, simple theme that is pastoral and reflective. Building to a bold heroic theme stated by...
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God's Country

From the most statuesque mountain ranges to our grandest waterfalls, this composition musically depicts the picturesque landscapes that have existed since the beginning of time. Soaring melodic...
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A Childhood Remembered

This light, lyrical composition captures youth and innocence through the eyes of a child. Playful melodic lines interspersed with more lyrical, lush sonorities will take audiences back to that simple...
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ALF39648
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The Winged Stallion

This Heroic composition captures the majestic beauty and strength of the mystical winged stallion, "Pegasus." Melodic brass melodies and soaring woodwind lines will take the listener on...
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Redemption

Redemption is a lyrical, lush, romantic composition that captures the euphoria one experiences after being saved from emotional crisis. Sweeping melodic lines and rich scoring will catapult your...
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Cry of the Last Unicorn

Intensely descriptive from the very first note, “Cry of the Last Unicorn” portrays a fateful encounter of hunters tracking the “last unicorn.” The music is at times poignant and other times dramatic...
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Journey to the Lion's Castle

Written in a grand film scoring style, Rossano Galante's Journey to the Lion's Castle takes the listener on an exciting musical excursion of various moods and styles. The impressive opening strains...
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Mt. Everest

Comprised of robust brass melodies, sweeping woodwind lines, and rhythmic ostinati, this composition captures the epic grandeur and beauty of Everest, the highest mountain on earth. Find European...
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Transcendent Journey

Written in a grand “film score” style, this magnificent work opens with a dynamic fanfare featuring soaring brass and woodwind flourishes. Descriptive and evocative with every phrase, including a...
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Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon is a dynamic composition encompassing majestic brass fanfares and sweeping melodic lines. The piece is comprised of two themes that musically paint a picture of the Earth’s...
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ALF31729
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Resplendent Glory

Written in a romantic/heroic style, this impressive overture from Rossano Galante features sweeping and lush melodies along with brilliant brass fanfares and woodwind flourishes. For the mature...
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Raise of the Son

Der autodidaktische Komponist Rossano Galante studierte Filmmusik bei Jerry Goldsmith. Dies spiegelt sich zweifelsohne in seinem Werk „Raise of the Son“ wider, das mit kraftvollen,...
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