Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1053847-015

Composed by Roland Kernen. Flexible 6 Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053847-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053847-015).

English-German-French-Dutch.

The music of the Caribbean is a mixture of styles encompassing traditions that reflect the nature of its many islands and ethnic groups which inherited a multitude of rhythms imported by slaves from West Africa. Europeans brought with them Western-style melodies and harmonies, still used today in Trinidadian calypso, a traditional folk genre which gained worldwide popularity thanks to internationally famous artists such as the American singer Harry Belafonte (Calypso, Island in the Sun, Day-O/Banana Boat Song). Fascinated by this music which embodies the very spirit of exoticism, Roland Kernen composed Caribbean Calypso, a composition with softly swaying rhythms which followa gentle and subtle melodic line in a rum and cigar-flavoured atmosphere.

Caribische muziek kent talrijke ritmes die zijn meegenomen door slaven uit West-Afrika. De Europeanen brachten westerse melodieën en harmonieën in, die vandaag de dag nog steeds worden gebruikt in de calypso uit Trinidad, een genredat wereldwijd populair werd dankzij beroemde artiesten als Harry Belafonte (Island in the Sun, Day-O/Banana Boat Song). Roland Kernen nodigt muzikanten en luisteraars uit om zijn Caribbean Calypso te ontdekken:een compositie met zacht wiegende ritmes die een rustige melodielijn volgen in een sfeer van rum en sigaren.

Die Musik der Karibik fasziniert durch die eindrucksvolle Verbindung vieler verschiedener Stile, die aus dem Schmelztiegel der zahlreichen dort lebenden ethnischen Gruppen entstanden sind. Roland Kernen lädt ein, seinen Caribbean Calypso zu entdecken, eine Komposition mit leicht wiegenden Rhythmen, die einer sanften, raffinierten Melodielinie folgen in eine mit Rum und Zigarren geschwängerte Atmosphäre.

La musique des Cara bes est aussi plurielle que les îles et les ethnies qui la composent. Fasciné par cette mosa que qui sent bon l’exotisme, Roland Kernen vous invite découvrir Caribbean Calypso (“Calypso des Cara bes”), une œuvre aux rythmes chaloupés qui distille une délicieuse ligne mélodique sur fond de rhum et de cigare.

La musica dei Caraibi è varia come le isole e le etnie che la compongono. Affascinato da questa musica esotica, Roland Kernen vi invita a scoprire Caribbean Calypso, un brano dai ritmi ondeggianti caratterizzato da una deliziosa linea melodica sullo sfondo di rum e sigaro.

Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1053847-030

Composed by Roland Kernen. Flexible 6 Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053847-030. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053847-030).

English-German-French-Dutch.

The music of the Caribbean is a mixture of styles encompassing traditions that reflect the nature of its many islands and ethnic groups which inherited a multitude of rhythms imported by slaves from West Africa. Europeans brought with them Western-style melodies and harmonies, still used today in Trinidadian calypso, a traditional folk genre which gained worldwide popularity thanks to internationally famous artists such as the American singer Harry Belafonte (Calypso, Island in the Sun, Day-O/Banana Boat Song). Fascinated by this music which embodies the very spirit of exoticism, Roland Kernen composed Caribbean Calypso, a composition with softly swaying rhythms whichfollow a gentle and subtle melodic line in a rum and cigar-flavoured atmosphere.

Caribische muziek kent talrijke ritmes die zijn meegenomen door slaven uit West-Afrika. De Europeanen brachten westerse melodieën en harmonieën in, die vandaag de dag nog steeds worden gebruikt in de calypso uit Trinidad, een genredat wereldwijd populair werd dankzij beroemde artiesten als Harry Belafonte (Island in the Sun, Day-O/Banana Boat Song). Roland Kernen nodigt muzikanten en luisteraars uit om zijn Caribbean Calypso te ontdekken:een compositie met zacht wiegende ritmes die een rustige melodielijn volgen in een sfeer van rum en sigaren.

Die Musik der Karibik fasziniert durch die eindrucksvolle Verbindung vieler verschiedener Stile, die aus dem Schmelztiegel der zahlreichen dort lebenden ethnischen Gruppen entstanden sind. Roland Kernen lädt ein, seinen Caribbean Calypso zu entdecken, eine Komposition mit leicht wiegenden Rhythmen, die einer sanften, raffinierten Melodielinie folgen in eine mit Rum und Zigarren geschwängerte Atmosphäre.

La musique des Cara bes est aussi plurielle que les îles et les ethnies qui la composent. Enrichie par des siècles de brassage culturel, elle exprime sa diversité par un jeu de couleurs sonores, d’accents et de nuances qui reflètent ses deux composantes essentielles, l’une occidentale, l’autre africaine. Fasciné par cette musique qui sent bon l’exotisme, Roland Kernen vous invite découvrir Caribbean Calypso (“Calypso des Cara bes”), une oeuvre aux rythmes chaloupés qui distille une délicieuse ligne mélodique sur fond de rhum et de cigare.

La musica dei Caraibi è varia come le isole e le etnie che la compongono. Arricchita da secoli di mescolamento culturale, essa esprime la sua diversit con un gioco di colori sonori, di accenti e di sfumature che riflettono le due componenti essenziali: quella occidentale e quella africana. Affascinato da questa musica esotica, Roland Kernen vi invita a scoprire Caribbean Calypso, un brano dai ritmi ondeggiati caratterizzato da una deliziosa linea melodica sullo sfondo di rum e sigaro.

Piano - Grade 1

SKU: BT.EMBZ14019

Piano tutor for beginners. Composed by Lajos Papp. EMB ABC Series. Method. Book Only. Composed 1995. 36 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ14019. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ14019).

English-German-Hungarian.

In the Piano ABC the musical contents and teaching experiences of Eastern and Western Europe are combined. Thus this piano tutor can mediate musically between Eastern and Western Europe. The Piano ABC is suitable for individual learning and group instruction alike.

In the Piano ABC the musical contents and teaching experiences of Eastern and Western Europe are combined. Thus this piano tutor can mediate musically between Eastern and Western Europe. The Piano ABC is suitable forindividual learning and group instruction alike.

In Klavier - ABC sind musikalische Inhalte und Lehrmethoden aus Ost- und Westeuropa vereint. KLavierlehrer können mit diesem Buch also den Anfängern unter ihren Schülern beide musikalischen Welten vermitteln. Klavier - ABC kann sowohl im Einzel- als auch im Gruppenunterricht eingesetzt werden.

Recorder Ensemble, Piano Acc., Guitar, Percussion - intermediate

SKU: BT.DHP-1216339-070

Arranged by Ralf Bienioschek. De Haske Recorder Series. Pop and Rock. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2021. De Haske Publications #DHP 1216339-070. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1216339-070).

ISBN 9789043161039. English-German-French-Dutch.

Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar was a summer hit in 2020 and proved to be a fun song to groove to! This arrangement was made by the renowned German recorder soloist and teacher Ralf Bienioschek for his special Ralf Bienioschek Signature Editionâ?? series. The arrangement is for a standard quartet of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Great Bass Recorder, with additional parts provided Bass Recorder and Sub Bass (Contrabass) Recorder. Optional parts for (Electric) Piano, (Electric) Guitar, Western Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, (Electric) Drum Set, Cajon/Shaker, Cowbell and a playback (available on our website www.bandmusicshop.com) are also included. You can also find a Score Play demo and a How to play video on our YouTube channel Hal Leonard Europe Ensemble. There are several ways to play the song. In principle, many options are conceivable, e.g. - with a band: (E)-Piano, (E)-Guitar, Western Guitar, E-Bass Guitar, (E)-Drum Set, Cowbell - with an acoustic band: Western Guitar, E-Bass Guitar, Cajon/Shaker, Cowbell - or just with the Recorders, a Western Guitar and with (or without) the playback. Have fun with it!

Watermelon Sugar van Harry Styles, een groovy song waar het plezier van afstraalt, was in 2020 een grote zomerhit. Dit arrangement werd geschreven door de gerenommeerde Duitse blokfluitsolist en -docent Ralf Bienioschek, speciaal voor zijn serie Ralf Bienioschek Signature Edition. Het arrangement is geschreven voor een standaardkwartet van sopraan-, alt-, tenor- en grootbasblokfluit, met aanvullende partijen voor basblokfluit en contrabasblokfluit. Er worden ook optionele partijen voor (elektrische) piano, (elektrische) gitaar, westerngitaar, elektrische basgitaar, (elektrische) drumset, cajon/shaker, cowbell en een playbackversie (beschikbaar op onze website www.bandmusicshop.com) meegeleverd. Op ons YouTube-kanaal Hal Leonard Europe Ensemble zijn een demo met partituur en een How to play-video te vinden. Er zijn verschillende opzetten mogelijk om de song te spelen, bijvoorbeeld - met een band: (e)-piano, (e)-gitaar, westerngitaar, e-basgitaar, (e)-drumset, cowbell - met een akoestische band: westerngitaar, e-basgitaar, cajon/shaker, cowbell - of met alleen de blokfluiten, een westerngitaar en met (of zonder) de playbackversie. Heel veel plezier!

Harry Styles' Song Watermelon Sugar war 2020 ein Sommerhit und es macht einfach SpaÃ?, den Song zu spielen. Der renommierte deutsche Blockflötist und Lehrer Ralf Bienioschek hat dieses Arrangement für seine Serie Ralf Bienioschek Signature Editionâ?? erstellt. Das Arrangement ist für ein Standardquartett mit Sopran-, Alt-, Tenor- und GroÃ?bassblockflöte gedacht, mit zusätzlichen Stimmen für Bassblockflöte und Subbassblockflöte. Optionale Stimmen für (elektronisches) Klavier, (elektrische) Gitarre, Westerngitarre, E-Bass, (elektronisches) Drumset, Cajón/Shaker, Cowbell und ein Play-back (verfügbar auf unserer Website www.bandmusicshop.com) sind ebenfalls enthalten. Auf unserem YouTube-Kanal Hal Leonard Europe Ensemble finden Sie auch ein Score Play Demoâ?? (Partitur mit Probeaufnahme) und ein How to playâ??-Video (Erklärvideo zu dem Arrangement). Es gibt unterschiedliche Besetzungsmöglichkeiten, um den Song zu spielen, z. B.: - mit einer Band: (E-)Piano, (E-)Gitarre, Westerngitarre, E-Bass, (E-)Drumset, Cowbell - mit einer Akustikband: Westerngitarre, E-Bass, Cajón/Shaker, Cowbell - oder einfach nur mit Blockflöten, einer Westerngitarre und mit (oder ohne) Play-back Viel SpaÃ? beim Musizieren!

Watermelon Sugar, la chanson de Harry Styles, est un tube de lâ??été 2020 et son rythme funky est irrésistible. Cet arrangement a été réalisé par Ralf Bienioschek, un célèbre soliste et professeur de fl te bec allemand, pour sa série « Ralf Bienioschek Signature Edition ». Lâ??arrangement est destiné un quatuor standard comprenant soprano, alto, ténor et grande-basse, avec des parties supplémentaires fournies pour basse et soubasse (contrebasse). Le présent ouvrage comprend des parties optionnelles pour piano (électrique), guitare (électrique), guitare western, basse électrique, batterie (électronique), cajon/shaker, cloche et un play-back (tous disponibles sur notre site web www.bandmusicshop.com). Vous trouverez aussi une démo Score Play et une vidéo « Comment jouer » sur notre chaîne YouTube Hal Leonard Europe Ensemble. Cette pièce peut être interprétée de différentes manières. En principe, de nombreuses options sâ??offrent vous, par exemple : - avec un groupe amplifié: clavier, guitare et basse électriques, guitare western, batterie électronique, cloche - avec un groupe acoustique: guitare western, basse électrique, cajon/shaker, cloche - ou simplement fl tes bec et guitare western avec ou sans le play-back. Jâ??espère que vous prendrez plaisir jouer cet arrangement !

Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-142-020

Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. Anglo Music Press #AMP 142-020. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-142-020).

9x12 inches.

Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His songs are often epic in character and include By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Up, Up and Away; Didn’t We; Wichita Lineman and Galveston. MacArthur Park (1968) was unlike anything that had gone before it. Running at over 7 minutes, it is 2 or 3 times the length of most pop songs and has an extended orchestral interlude. Richard Harris’ seminal recording topped the music charts in Europe, while peaking at number two on the U.S. charts. Philip Sparke has made this excellentarrangement for fanfare band, which is sure to become a regular feature on your concert programme.

MacArthur Park van Jimmy Webb, een nummer dat uitkwam in 1968, was niet te vergelijken met alles wat daarvoor was gemaakt. Met een duur van meer dan zeven minuten is deze song twee of drie keer zo lang als de meeste popsongs,ook het orkestraal tussenspel is bijzonder. Richard Harris’ originele opname stond bovenaan in de hitparades van Europa en op nummer 2 in de Verenigde Staten. Philip Sparke schreef een fantastisch arrangement dat zowel uw muzikantenals uw publiek zal aanspreken.

Jimmy Webbs Musik kennt jeder: sei es als Musik zur Fernsehserie Emergency Room oder als einen der Hits von großen Stars wie Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt und vielen anderen. Mit dem Popsong MacArthur Park gelang Webb ein Riesenhit im Jahr 1968. Das Lied über eine verlorene Liebe ist ungewöhnlich lang für einen Popsong und enthält ein ausgearbeitetes Orchester-Zwischenspiel. Grund genug für Philip Sparke, diesen Hit für Blasorchester zu bearbeiten.

Pendant plus de quarante ans, Jimmy Webb (1946) a composé des chansons succès pour divers artistes tels que Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash et Linda Ronstadt. En 1968, il écrit MacArthur Park, une chanson complètement novatrice. D’une durée de plus de sept minutes, elle est deux trois fois plus longue que la plupart des succès pop et contient un grand interlude orchestral. La version d’anthologie de MacArthur Park, interprétée et enregistrée par Richard Harris, s’est classée en tête des hit-parades européens et numéro 2 aux États-Unis.

Per oltre quarant’anni, Jimmy Webb (1946) ha composto canzoni di successo per artisti come Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash e Linda Ronstadt. Nel 1968, scrive MacArthur Park, una canzone totalmente innovativa. Di una durata di oltre sette minuti, è da due a tre volte più lunga della gran parte dei successi pop e contiene un interludio orchestrale. La versione d’antologia di MacArthur Park, interpretata e incisa da Richard Harris è stata in testa alle hit-parades europee e n. 2 negli Stati Uniti.

Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-142-120

Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2005. 28 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 142-120. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-142-120).

9x12 inches.

Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His songs are often epic in character and include By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Up, Up and Away; Didn’t We; Wichita Lineman and Galveston. MacArthur Park (1968) was unlike anything that had gone before it. Running at over 7 minutes, it is 2 or 3 times the length of most pop songs and has an extended orchestral interlude. Richard Harris’ seminal recording topped the music charts in Europe, while peaking at number two on the U.S. charts. Philip Sparke has made this excellentarrangement for fanfare band, which is sure to become a regular feature on your concert programme.

MacArthur Park van Jimmy Webb, een nummer dat uitkwam in 1968, was niet te vergelijken met alles wat daarvoor was gemaakt. Met een duur van meer dan zeven minuten is deze song twee of drie keer zo lang als de meeste popsongs,ook het orkestraal tussenspel is bijzonder. Richard Harris’ originele opname stond bovenaan in de hitparades van Europa en op nummer 2 in de Verenigde Staten. Philip Sparke schreef een fantastisch arrangement dat zowel uw muzikantenals uw publiek zal aanspreken.

Jimmy Webbs Musik kennt jeder: sei es als Musik zur Fernsehserie Emergency Room oder als einen der Hits von großen Stars wie Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt und vielen anderen. Mit dem Popsong MacArthur Park gelang Webb ein Riesenhit im Jahr 1968. Das Lied über eine verlorene Liebe ist ungewöhnlich lang für einen Popsong und enthält ein ausgearbeitetes Orchester-Zwischenspiel. Grund genug für Philip Sparke, diesen Hit für Blasorchester zu bearbeiten.

Pendant plus de quarante ans, Jimmy Webb (1946) a composé des chansons succès pour divers artistes tels que Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash et Linda Ronstadt. En 1968, il écrit MacArthur Park, une chanson complètement novatrice. D’une durée de plus de sept minutes, elle est deux trois fois plus longue que la plupart des succès pop et contient un grand interlude orchestral. La version d’anthologie de MacArthur Park, interprétée et enregistrée par Richard Harris, s’est classée en tête des hit-parades européens et numéro 2 aux États-Unis.

Per oltre quarant’ anni, Jimmy Webb (1946) ha composto canzoni di successo per artisti come Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash e Linda Ronstadt. Nel 1968, scrive MacArthur Park, una canzone totalmente innovativa. Di una durata di oltre sette minuti, è da due a tre volte più lunga della maggior parte dei successi pop e contiene un interludio orchestrale. La versione d’antologia di MacArthur Park, interpretata ed incisa da Richard Harris, è stata in testa alle hit-parade europee e seconda negli Stati Uniti.

Brass Band - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1175838-130

Composed by Paul Raphael. Concert and Contest Collection Brass Band en Fanfare. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2017. 79 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1175838-130. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1175838-130).

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

Destination Moon was first performed by Cory Band at the 2017 European Championships in Ostend, Belgium, and is inspired by the Belgian comic-book hero Tintin. The first part is called ‘Science’ and describes the development of the theory of space travel. The second part is ‘Humanity’ which addresses human concerns and philosophies about our place in the universe. The third part is ‘The Launch’ which ends with a repetition of the words ‘Earth to Moon Rocket are you receiving me?’ as the rocket vanishes into a tiny speck in the sky.

Destination Moon werd voor het eerst vertolkt door de Cory Band, tijdens de Europese Brassband Kampioenschappen van 2017 in Oostende, België. Het werk is ge nspireerd op de avonturen van de Belgische stripheld Kuifje. Het eerste deel, ‘Science’, beschrijft de ontwikkeling van de theorie achter de ruimtevaart. Het tweede deel heet ‘Humanity’: het verklankt verschillende menselijke overwegingen en filosofieën rondom onze plaats in het universum; de titel van het derde deel is ‘The Launch’: dit gedeelte eindigt met een herhaling van de woorden ‘Earth to Moon Rocket are you receiving me?’ terwijl de raket verdwijnt tot hij nog slechts een stipje aan de hemel is.

Destination Moon wurde 2017 im Rahmen der 40. European Brass Band Championships in Ostende (Belgien) von der Cory Band uraufgeführt. Als Inspiration für das Stück diente der belgische Comic-Held Tintin (Tim und Struppi“). Der erste Teil, Science“, beschreibt die Entwicklung der Wissenschaftler im Bereich der Raumfahrt. Der zweite Teil, Humanity“, beschäftigt sich mit den menschlichen Gedanken und Philosophien über unseren Platz im Universum. Der dritte Teil, The Launch“, endet mit der Wiederholung der Worte Erde an Mondrakete können Sie mich hören?“, während die Mondrakete als winziger Fleck im Himmel verschwindet.

Interprété pour la première fois par le Cory Band aux Championnats d’Europe en 2017 Ostende, Belgique, Destination Moon s’inspire du héros belge de BD Tintin, dans Objectif Lune. La première partie au sous-titre ‘Science’ décrit la mise au point de la théorie de navigation spatiale par les scientifiques ; la deuxième partie, ‘Humanity’, aborde les inquiétudes et philosophies humaines au sujet de notre place dans l’univers ; et la troisième partie ‘The Launch’ finit par une répétition des mots ‘Earth to Moon Rocket are you receiving me ?’ tandis que la fusée disparaît dans le ciel.

Clarinet - adv-very difficult

SKU: HL.44012914

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. De Haske Solo Work. Softcover. Composed 2016. 92 pages. De Haske Publications #1094797180. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44012914).

Full Score and Study Score of this work are available for sale.
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SKU: HL.14007795

A Descriptive Catalogue Of His Works. Composed by Ronald Crichton. Music Sales America. Pop & Rock. Book Only. Chester Music #CB55396. Published by Chester Music (HL.14007795).

Ronald Crichton (1913-2005) Was A Highly Respected Music Critic And Writer, Working For The Financial Times From 1962 Until His Retirement In 1978. Having Read French At Oxford, He Worked For The British Council In Europe For 26 Years After The War, And Was Always Intently Aware Of The Music Of The Continent. Manuel De Falla Was One Of His Favourite Composers, And The Subject Of Two Of His Books. The First Of These, A Descriptive Catalogue Of His Works (1976) Is Considered By Many To Be His Magnum Opus . An Invaluable Tome By One Of The Great Falla Scholars, This Book Is Indispensable For Anyone Seeking To Find Out More About This Elusive Composer.

Ronald Crichton (1913-2005) was a highly respected music critic and writer, working for the Financial Times from 1962 until his retirement in 1978. Having read French at Oxford, he worked for the British Council inEurope for 26 years after the war, and was always intently aware of the music of the continent. Manuel De Falla was one of his favourite composers, and the subject of two of his books. The first of these, ADescriptive Catalogue Of His Works (1976) is considered by many to be his Magnum Opus.

An invaluable tome by one of the great Falla scholars, this book is indispensable for anyone seeking to findout more about this elusive composer.

Orchestra violin, piano

SKU: CF.B3470

Composed by Julia Perry. Set of Score and Parts. 26+13 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #B3470. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.B3470).

ISBN 9781491159460. UPC: 680160918058.

The awardee of two Guggenheim fellowships, Julia Perry studied composition with Luigi Dallapiccola and Nadia Boulanger, and conducted her works on a tour throughout Europe with the Vienna Philharmonic and the BBC Orchestra. She would become one of the first African-American female composers to have an orchestral work performed by the New York Philharmonic. Although she had an auspicious and promising career in her early life, it was tragically cut short by a series of strokes leading to partial paralysis and eventually, her death, at age 55 in 1979.Perry’s catalog is widely varied, featuring thirteen symphonies, numerous chamber and solo works, pieces for band, choral and vocal music, and four operas. Her Violin Concerto, completed in 1968, shows the influence of Dallapiccola’s teachings: sharp harmonic dissonances organized around specific pitch centers, short repetitive patterns that establish significant musical materials, and contrapuntal textures. Her fastidious performance markings in the solo violin part indicate her profound understanding of the instrument. Angular, muscled, and sparkling by turns, this piece is a sophisticated entry to the serious violinist's concert repertoire.There is no evidence or documentation that the Violin Concerto was ever premiered or performed during her lifetime, despite the fact that the composer prepared a full score, piano reduction and orchestral parts. Regrettably, this is the case with the majority of her works composed in the final decade of her life.
What is extraordinary about Julia Perry’s musical career was the astonishing success she attained in her early years. In her youth she studied piano, voice, violin and cello. She began to compose in her teenage years, her first publication being a choral work in 1947 by Carl Fischer. Her Stabat Mater was published in 1951 and would become one of her most often performed pieces, with performances in Europe and the United States. In 1953 she was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship to study with the Italian composer Luigi Dallapiccola, first at the Berkshire Music Center in Tanglewood, later in Florence, Italy. During this time, she also pursued studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and was awarded a second Guggenheim fellowship. She studied conducting at this time, touring Europe in 1957 to conduct her own works with the Vienna Philharmonic and the BBC Orchestra. During her European sojourns, she learned and mastered French, German and Italian. She would become one of the first African-American female composers to have an orchestral work performed by the New York Philharmonic.Perry’s circumstances would change dramatically once she reached forty years of age, having returned permanently to the United States. At some point in the spring of 1970, she suffered the first of two strokes that would paralyze her right side and confine her to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Nonetheless, she continued to compose and to promote her works with publishers and conductors. A second stroke contributed to her death in 1979 at age 55. She likely endured harsh ethnic and gender discrimination in the course of her career, and her later years would witness a period of extreme civil unrest. These matters and the significance of music in her life are undoubtedly what led her to say, “Music has a great role to play in establishing the brotherhood of man.”Perry’s catalog is widely varied, featuring thirteen symphonies, numerous chamber and solo works, pieces for band, choral and vocal music, and four operas. Her Violin Concerto, completed in 1968, is indicative of the influence of Dallapiccola’s teachings: sharp harmonic dissonances organized around specific pitch centers, short repetitive patterns that establish significant musical materials, and contrapuntal textures. The work is a single movement of 392 measures organized around three alternating tempos: Slow (Œ = 60), Moderate (Œ = 84) and Fast (Œ = 120). The opening thirty-measure cadenza for the solo violin introduces most of the thematic material for the piece. The orchestration commonly features antiphonal writing between orchestral groups, for example, strings alternating with brass, or strings alternating with winds. The harp and piano generally appear as solo instruments, rather than as members of the orchestra. Her fastidious performance markings in the solo violin part indicate her profound understanding of the instrument.There is no evidence or documentation that the Violin Concerto was ever premiered or performed during her lifetime, despite the fact that the composer prepared a full score, piano reduction and orchestral parts. Regrettably, this is the case with the majority of her works composed in the final decade of her life.