SKU: BT.DHP-0960790-010

This composition is based on a passacaglia theme, in which artistic perfection, symphonic drama and oriental melody lines play a role. The passacaglia is originally a dance made up of a series of variations above a bass line constantly present as an ostinato. It is not in this sense that the Symphonic Variations are in the passacaglia form but in the sense of the open form of the variations. Jacob de Haan, himself originally an organist, took his inspiration for this piece from the famous passacaglia for organ in C-minor by J.S. Bach. Following the introduction of the passacaglia theme (in the bass) the entry by the trumpets and trombones forms the majestic start to amusical adventure, in which this theme (often fragmentary) returns in variations. Then there follow two faster movements with dramatic contrasts and virtuose passages. Particularly striking here is the use of two characteristic intervals from the beginning of the theme namely the minor second and the augmented fourth. An apause in the composition comes in the slow bridge where a syncopated bourdon (perfect fifth) is constantly repeated. The tension grows in dynamics and harmony, and the oriental-flavour becomes obvious in the melody. We arrive at a faster movement via an accelerando, in which a perpetuum mobile based on the passacaglia theme is central. Finally the whole flows into a martial theme, in which the ostinato accompaniment n the descant derives from the passacaglia theme.

SKU: GI.G-9906

UPC: 785147990604. English. Text by Horatius Bonar.

SKU: BT.DHP-1104880-120

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

This excellent arrangement by Robert van Beringen is of the well-known German chorale Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, taken from the oratorio Paulus (St. Paul) by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847). Although accredited to Mendelssohn it is thought the melody was in fact written by the pastor and poet Philipp Nicolai in 1599. Robert van Beringen’s arrangement perfectly captures the biblical story of St. Paul.

Robert van Beringen bewerkte het bekende koraal Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme uit Paulus, het eerste oratorium van Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Mendelssohn liet zich graag door de muziek van Johann Sebastian Bach inspireren.Pas vijfentwintig jaar oud zette hij het dramatische bijbelverhaal over Paulus zeer overtuigend op muziek. Robert van Beringen maakte hiervan een bekoorlijke versie voor fanfareorkest.

Robert van Beringen bearbeitete den bekannten Choral Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme aus Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdys erstem Oratorium Paulus. Der erst 25-jährige Mendelssohn, der sich gerne von Johann Sebastian Bachs Musik inspirieren ließ, setzte die dramatische biblische Geschichte von Paulus sehr überzeugend in Musik um. Auch in der Fassung für Fanfareorchester von Robert van Beringen bestechend gut!

Paulus (1834-1836) est le premier oratorio de Mendelssohn. Il raconte la vie de Saint Paul. L'ouverture est une fantaisie sur le célèbre choral Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme. Rarement donné, l’oratorio Paulus est pourtant significatif du romantisme allemand. L’arrangement de Robert van Beringen nous fait redécouvrir ce chef-d’œuvre oublié.

Paulus (1834-1836), il primo oratorio di Mendelssohn, narra la vita di San Paolo. L’ouverture è una fantasia sul celebre corale Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme. L’oratorio Paulus è rappresentativo del romanticismo tedesco. L’arrangiamento di Robert van Beringen ci fa riscoprire questo capolavoro spesso dimenticato.

SKU: SU.00220240

The complete Harp, Keyboard and auxiliary parts [CD-ROM] for the 53 orchestral works included in The Orchestra Musician's CD-ROM Library™, Volume 10: Bach, Handel and more. If these parts were purchased separately, this collection could cost several hundred dollars. Parts are easily viewable and printable on either PC or Mac using embedded Adobe® Reader technology. Contents: ARNE The Masque of Comus, Overture; C. P. E. BACH Magnificat, Sinfonia in D, Sinfonia in Eb, Sinfonia in F; J. S. BACH Brandenburg Concertos 1-6, Christmas Oratorio, Concerto for Violin in A Minor, Concerto for Violin in E Major, Easter Oratorio (Kommt, eilet und laufet), Magnificat in D Major, Mass in B Minor, St. John Passion, St. Matthew Passion, Orchestral Suites 1-4; BOCCHERINI Sinfonia, Op. 22, No. 1, Symphony No. 23 in D Minor, Op. 37, No. 3; CIMAROSA Il Matrimonio Segreto, Overture; DITTERSDORF Symphonies 1-6; GLUCK Dance of the Blessed Spirits, Don Juan Ballet Suite, Iphigenia in Aulis Overture, Orfeo ed Euridice Overture, Paris and Helena Ballet Suite; HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks, Israel in Egypt, Judas Maccabaeus, Julius Caesar, Messiah (Mozart version), Messiah (Prout version), Saul Overture, Water Music, Xerxes; HÉROLD Zampa Overture; LULLY Ballet Suite (Mottl); MÉHUL Joseph Overture; PAISIELLO Barber of Seville Overture; RAMEAU Ballet Suite from Platèe, Castor and Pollux Suite, Sixth Concert (Suite) Visit for more information

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SKU: GI.G-009439

UPC: 641151094397. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.

SKU: SU.91140150

Orville and Wilbur Wright's pioneering first flight.Shows off double reeds; 6/8 meter; nurtures independence.GRADE 3Instrumentation: Concert Band [2fl, ob, 3cl, bcl, bn, 2asx, tsx, bari; 3tp, 2hn, 3tb, euph, tba; timp, perc, xylo/glock, mar, vibr; cb]
Duration: 4'
Composed: 2018
Published by: Subito Music Publishing
AMERICAN WONDERS is a set of lyrical symphonic band works created by composer Edward Knight in collaboration with nationally known music educator Michael Raiber, and award-winning journalist M.J. Alexander, inspired by episodes from American history. These cross-curricular pieces focus on specific areas of musical growth in individual musicianship and ensemble experience. Each piece has unique features that offer musicians and teachers learning experiences beyond typical repertoire for bands at these performance levels.