(E-Z Play Today #199). Composed by Various. For Organ, Piano/Keyboard, Electroni...(+)
(E-Z Play Today #199).
Composed by Various. For
Organ, Piano/Keyboard,
Electronic Keyboard. E-Z
Play Today. Softcover.
528 pages. Published by
Hal Leonard
Choral SSA Choir and Piano SKU: CF.CM9704 Composed by Richard Hageman. Ar...(+)
Choral SSA Choir and
Piano
SKU:
CF.CM9704
Composed by
Richard Hageman. Arranged
by Stephen Rotz. Jbc. 12
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 49 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9704.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9704).
ISBN 9781491160114.
UPC: 680160918713. Key:
F# minor. English. Sir
Rabindranath
Tagore.
Richard
Hageman (1881-1966) was a
born into a family of
musicians. As a pianist,
he performed concerts
from the age of six, and
his mastery of this
instrument is evident in
the intricate
accompaniment of this
piece. After coming to
America, (originally as
accompanist to touring
French singer Yvette
Guilbert), he worked for
a period of years as a
conductor and pianist for
the Metropolitan Opera in
New York. It was during
this period of time that
he composed Do Not Go, My
Love for solo voice,
originally dedicating it
to the operatic tenor,
George Hamlin. Hageman's
later career included
work in Hollywood, first
as a conductor, but later
as a film-score composer
and actor. Do Not Go, My
Love is well-known among
classical soloists, and
many recordings exist.
The SSA version of this
American standard brings
a vocal classic to
younger singers who might
not yet possess the
dexterity to perform the
original solo.
Rabindranath Tagore
(1861-1941) was an Indian
polymath; someone who
possesses deep knowledge
and understanding of many
disparate subjects.
Tagore's expertise
included the visual arts,
music, and poetry. Tagore
won the Nobel Prize in
Literature in 1913,
contributing to his
receiving knighthood from
King George V in 1915,
but Tagore renounced his
knighthood after the 1919
Jallianwala Bagh
massacre. There are five
Tagore museums in
Bangladesh and three in
India; at least three
universities bear his
name. Do Not Go, My Love
is taken from The
Gardener, a collection of
poems translated from
Bengali by Tagore and
published in 1915. Number
34 in the collection, and
taken by itself, the poem
might be interpreted as
someone watching over the
deathbed of a lover or
child; however, the
larger narrative woven
through The Gardener
suggests a romantic
relationship being clung
to by the speaker.
 . Richard Hageman
(1881–1966) was a
born into a family of
musicians. As a pianist,
he performed concerts
from the age of six, and
his mastery of this
instrument is evident in
the intricate
accompaniment of this
piece. After coming to
America, (originally as
accompanist to touring
French singer Yvette
Guilbert), he worked for
a period of years as a
conductor and pianist for
the Metropolitan Opera in
New York. It was during
this period of timeÂ
that he composed Do Not
Go, My Love for solo
voice, originally
dedicating it to the
operatic tenor, George
Hamlin. Hageman’s
later career included
work in Hollywood, first
as a conductor, but later
as a film-score composer
and actor. Do Not Go, My
Love is well-known among
classical soloists, and
many recordings exist.
The SSA version of this
American standard brings
a vocal
“classic†to
younger singers who might
not yet possess the
dexterity to perform the
original
solo.Rabindranath Tagore
(1861–1941) was an
Indian polymath; someone
who possesses deep
knowledge and
understanding of many
disparate subjects.
Tagore’s expertise
included the visual arts,
music, and poetry. Tagore
won the Nobel Prize in
Literature in 1913,
contributing to his
receiving knighthood from
King George V in 1915,
but Tagore renounced his
knighthood after the 1919
Jallianwala Bagh
massacre. There are five
Tagore museums in
Bangladesh and three in
India; at least three
universities bear his
name.Do Not Go, My
Love is taken
from The Gardener, a
collection of poems
translated from Bengali
by Tagore and published
in 1915. Number 34 in the
collection, and taken by
itself, the poem might be
interpreted as someone
watching over the
deathbed of a lover or
child; however, the
larger narrative woven
through The
Gardener suggests a
romantic relationship
being clung to by the
speaker. .
Performed by Irving Berlin. E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrang...(+)
Performed by Irving
Berlin. E-Z Play Today
(Easy big-note
right-hand-only
arrangements for piano,
organ, and electronic
keyboard). Size 9x12
inches. 176 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard.
With Suggested Chordal Accompaniment. Composed by Craig Duncan. Violin,Guita...(+)
With Suggested Chordal
Accompaniment. Composed
by
Craig Duncan.
Violin,Guitar:
Gospel and
Sacred,Style,Gospel/Sacre
d,Du
ets and
Ensembles,Solos,Duets
and Ensemble,Solos. 100
Hymns. Book. 120 pages.
Published by Mel Bay
Publications, Inc
With Suggested Chordal Accompaniment. Composed by Craig Duncan. Cello,Guitar...(+)
With Suggested Chordal
Accompaniment. Composed
by
Craig Duncan.
Cello,Guitar:
Gospel and
Sacred,Style,Gospel/Sacre
d,Du
et/Ensemble,Solos,Duets
and
Ensemble,Solos. 100
Hymns.
Book. 120 pages.
Published by
Mel Bay Publications, Inc
by William Bay. For Harmonica (Diatonic). solos. All Styles. Level: Beginning-In...(+)
by William Bay. For
Harmonica (Diatonic).
solos. All Styles. Level:
Beginning-Intermediate.
Book. Size 8.75x5.75. 128
pages. Published by Mel
Bay Publications, Inc.
A Collection for Group Singing for All Occasions. By Mitch Miller. P/V/C Mixed F...(+)
A Collection for Group
Singing for All
Occasions. By Mitch
Miller. P/V/C Mixed
Folio. Traditional Pop.
Vocal score book. With
vocal score notation and
chord names. 128 pages.
Alfred Music #00-CN0027.
Published by Alfred Music
Edited by Amy Appleby. Collection and examples CD for easy solo piano. Over 200 ...(+)
Edited by Amy Appleby.
Collection and examples
CD for easy solo piano.
Over 200 best-loved
Christian hymns that have
inspired praise and
worship for over four
centuries. Series: Piano
Treasury Series. 392
pages. Published by Music
Sales.
(Arranged for Viola and Piano With a CD of Piano Accompaniments). Composed by Le...(+)
(Arranged for Viola and
Piano With a CD of Piano
Accompaniments). Composed
by Leonard Bernstein
(1918-1990). Arranged by
Joel Boyd and Joshua
Parman. For Viola, Piano
Accompaniment (Viola).
Instrumental. Softcover
with CD. 88 pages. Boosey
and Hawkes #M051106493.
Published by Boosey and
Hawkes
Jumbo Easy Guitar Songbook Guitare notes et tablatures Guitare classique [Partition] - Facile Hal Leonard
Performed by Various. Easy Guitar (Simplified arrangements for guitar). With not...(+)
Performed by Various.
Easy Guitar (Simplified
arrangements for guitar).
With notes and tablature.
Size 9x12 inches. 400
pages. Published by Hal
Leonard.
Centenary 2019 Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.DHP-1196079-140 Composed by Jan d...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196079-140
Composed by Jan de Haan.
Concert and Contest
Collection CBHA.
Contemporary Music. Score
Only. Composed 2019. 38
pages. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1196079-140. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1196079-140).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
Centenary
2019 is a
three-movement suite
based on a local folksong
and was commissioned by
Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem,
from the Dutch province
of Friesland, on the
occasion of its 100th
anniversary in 2019.
‘AwakeningVillageâ
€™, the first
movement, musically
describes the waking up
and coming to life of the
village. ‘Bintje
Monument’ was
inspired by a famous
sculpture that was placed
to honour headmaster
Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929) whodeveloped
the well-known potato
variety called
‘bintje’.
The finale,
‘Journey into the
Unknown’ refers to
the band’s
memorable 2011 concert
trip to the United States
of America, in which the
composer combines
elements of thefolksong
and fragments from
‘The Star-Spangled
Banner’. The piece
consists of a wide range
of playful and melodic
sequences as well as some
galvanizing rhythmical
passages.
Het
driedelige werk
Centenary 2019
werd gecomponeerd in
opdracht van Chr. Fanfare
De Lofstem uit het Friese
Sumar ter gelegenheid van
het honderdjarig jubileum
van de vereniging in
2019. Het is gebaseerd op
een
plaatselijkvolksliedje.
In het eerste deel,
‘Awakening
Village’, wordt
verklankt hoe het dorp
ontwaakt en tot leven
komt. Deel twee,
‘Bintje
Monument’, is ge
nspireerd op een
sculptuur ter
nagedachtenis van
hoofdonderwijzer Kornelis
Lieuwesde Vries
(1854-1929), die het
bekende aardappelras
bintje ontwikkelde. De
finale, ‘Journey
into the Unknown’
verwijst naar een
concertreis die de
muziekvereniging in 2011
naar de VS maakte. De
componist laat elementen
uit hetleidmotief en
flarden van ‘The
Star-Spangled
Banner’ in het
slotdeel van dit werk
samenkomen. Het werk als
geheel bestaat uit
diverse speelse en
melodische sequensen,
alsook opzwepende
ritmische
passages.
Cente
nary 2019 ist eine
dreisätzige Suite, die
auf einem lokalen
Volkslied basiert. Das
Stück wurde von der
Kristlike Fanfare De
Lofstem aus der
niederländischen
Provinz Friesland
anlässlich ihres
100-jährigen Bestehens
imJahr 2019 in Auftrag
gegeben. Der erste Satz,
Awakening Village“,
bringt das Erwachen des
Dorfes musikalisch zum
Ausdruck. Bintje
Monument†wurde von
einer bekannten Skulptur
inspiriert, die zu Ehren
von Kornelis Lieuwes
deVries (1854 1929)
entworfen wurde, der
Lehrer in Sumar war und
die bekannte
Kartoffelsorte
Bintje“
entwickelte. Das Finale,
Journey into the
Unknown“, bezieht
sich auf die
beeindruckende
Konzertreise des
Orchesters in
dieVereinigten Staaten
von Amerika im Jahr 2011.
Hier kombiniert der
Komponist Elemente des
Volksliedes mit
Fragmenten der
amerikanischen
Nationalhymne The
Star-Spangled
Banner“. Das
Stück zeichnet sich
durch zahlreiche
verspielteund melodische
Sequenzen sowie spannende
rhythmische Passagen
aus.
Centenary 2019 Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.DHP-1196079-010 Composed by Jan d...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196079-010
Composed by Jan de Haan.
Concert and Contest
Collection CBHA.
Contemporary Music. Set
(Score & Parts). Composed
2019. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1196079-010. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1196079-010).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
Centenary
2019 is a
three-movement suite
based on a local folksong
and was commissioned by
Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem,
from the Dutch province
of Friesland, on the
occasion of its 100th
anniversary in 2019.
‘AwakeningVillageâ
€™, the first
movement, musically
describes the waking up
and coming to life of the
village. ‘Bintje
Monument’ was
inspired by a famous
sculpture that was placed
to honour headmaster
Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929) whodeveloped
the well-known potato
variety called
‘bintje’.
The finale,
‘Journey into the
Unknown’ refers to
the band’s
memorable 2011 concert
trip to the United States
of America, in which the
composer combines
elements of thefolksong
and fragments from
‘The Star-Spangled
Banner’. The piece
consists of a wide range
of playful and melodic
sequences as well as some
galvanizing rhythmical
passages.
Het
driedelige werk
Centenary 2019
werd gecomponeerd in
opdracht van Chr. Fanfare
De Lofstem uit het Friese
Sumar ter gelegenheid van
het honderdjarig jubileum
van de vereniging in
2019. Het is gebaseerd op
een
plaatselijkvolksliedje.
In het eerste deel,
‘Awakening
Village’, wordt
verklankt hoe het dorp
ontwaakt en tot leven
komt. Deel twee,
‘Bintje
Monument’, is ge
nspireerd op een
sculptuur ter
nagedachtenis van
hoofdonderwijzer Kornelis
Lieuwesde Vries
(1854-1929), die het
bekende aardappelras
bintje ontwikkelde. De
finale, ‘Journey
into the Unknown’
verwijst naar een
concertreis die de
muziekvereniging in 2011
naar de VS maakte. De
componist laat elementen
uit hetleidmotief en
flarden van ‘The
Star-Spangled
Banner’ in het
slotdeel van dit werk
samenkomen. Het werk als
geheel bestaat uit
diverse speelse en
melodische sequensen,
alsook opzwepende
ritmische
passages.
Cente
nary 2019 ist eine
dreisätzige Suite, die
auf einem lokalen
Volkslied basiert. Das
Stück wurde von der
Kristlike Fanfare De
Lofstem aus der
niederländischen
Provinz Friesland
anlässlich ihres
100-jährigen Bestehens
imJahr 2019 in Auftrag
gegeben. Der erste Satz,
Awakening Village“,
bringt das Erwachen des
Dorfes musikalisch zum
Ausdruck. Bintje
Monument†wurde von
einer bekannten Skulptur
inspiriert, die zu Ehren
von Kornelis Lieuwes
deVries (1854 1929)
entworfen wurde, der
Lehrer in Sumar war und
die bekannte
Kartoffelsorte
Bintje“
entwickelte. Das Finale,
Journey into the
Unknown“, bezieht
sich auf die
beeindruckende
Konzertreise des
Orchesters in
dieVereinigten Staaten
von Amerika im Jahr 2011.
Hier kombiniert der
Komponist Elemente des
Volksliedes mit
Fragmenten der
amerikanischen
Nationalhymne The
Star-Spangled
Banner“. Das
Stück zeichnet sich
durch zahlreiche
verspielteund melodische
Sequenzen sowie spannende
rhythmische Passagen
aus.
America Orchestre d'harmonie - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Concert Band - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CPS252 Composed by Michael J. Miller....(+)
Band Concert Band - Grade
3
SKU: CF.CPS252
Composed by Michael J.
Miller. Set of Score and
Parts.
12+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+
2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+2+4+3+1
+2+3 pages. Duration
1:45. Carl Fischer Music
#CPS252. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS252).
ISBN
9781491159699. UPC:
680160918287.
Ameri
ca is intended for any
intermediate to
professional concert band
looking to honor the
United States of America
and/or members of the
Armed Forces. It is
therefore ideal for
performance on or around
any patriotic holiday. It
is not a typical setting
of the tune, in that many
liberties are taken to
showcase each instrument
of the ensemble, with the
melodic focus constantly
shifting. The conductor
and performers should
seek out these moments,
and bring them to life
whenever possible. The
introduction, mm. 1-12,
should be approached in
the style of a fanfare,
with an emphasis on
syncopation and
exaggerated nuance in
regards to articulation
style. Here, hidden
beneath woodwind
flourishes and triumphant
bugle calls, the low
voices play quotes of
familiar American tunes
such as The Star-Spangled
Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and
Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat
4). In mm. 15-22 the
melody is carefully
hidden among counter
lines. This should be
carefully balanced to
highlight the melody,
while still shaping the
counter melodies
appropriately. A brief
return to the fanfare
style occurs in mm. 33-35
before melding back into
the chorale style. In
regards to dynamics,
performers should be
reminded that within any
single dynamic exists a
range of expressive
shades. No two notes
should be played at the
same volume, ensuring
direction in even the
simplest of phrases.
Generally speaking, the
fortissimo dynamic should
be approached
thoughtfully, with the
bulk of the sound coming
from the lowest voices,
and the least from the
highest
voices. America is
intended for any
intermediate to
professional concert band
looking to honor the
United States of America
and/or members of the
Armed Forces. It is
therefore ideal for
performance on or around
any patriotic holiday. It
is not a typical setting
of the tune, in that many
liberties are taken to
showcase each instrument
of the ensemble, with the
melodic focus constantly
shifting. The conductor
and performers should
seek out these moments,
and bring them to life
whenever possible.The
introduction, mm.
1–12, should be
approached in the style
of a fanfare, with an
emphasis on syncopation
and exaggerated nuance in
regards to articulation
style. Here, hidden
beneath woodwind
flourishes and triumphant
bugle calls, the low
voices play quotes of
familiar American tunes
such as The Star-Spangled
Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and
Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat
4). In mm.
15–22 the melody
is carefully hidden among
counter lines. This
should be carefully
balanced to highlight the
melody, while still
shaping the counter
melodies appropriately.A
brief return to the
fanfare style occurs in
mm. 33–35 before
melding back into the
chorale style.In regards
to dynamics, performers
should be reminded that
within any single dynamic
exists a range of
expressive shades. No two
notes should be played at
the same volume, ensuring
direction in even the
simplest of
phrases.Generally
speaking, the fortissimo
dynamic should be
approached thoughtfully,
with the bulk of the
sound coming from the
lowest voices, and the
least from the highest
voices.
America Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Concert Band - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CPS252F Composed by Michael J. Miller...(+)
Band Concert Band - Grade
3
SKU: CF.CPS252F
Composed by Michael J.
Miller. Full score. 9
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CPS252F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS252F).
ISBN
9781491159705. UPC:
680160918294.
Ameri
ca is intended for any
intermediate to
professional concert band
looking to honor the
United States of America
and/or members of the
Armed Forces. It is
therefore ideal for
performance on or around
any patriotic holiday. It
is not a typical setting
of the tune, in that many
liberties are taken to
showcase each instrument
of the ensemble, with the
melodic focus constantly
shifting. The conductor
and performers should
seek out these moments,
and bring them to life
whenever possible. The
introduction, mm. 1-12,
should be approached in
the style of a fanfare,
with an emphasis on
syncopation and
exaggerated nuance in
regards to articulation
style. Here, hidden
beneath woodwind
flourishes and triumphant
bugle calls, the low
voices play quotes of
familiar American tunes
such as The Star-Spangled
Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and
Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat
4). In mm. 15-22 the
melody is carefully
hidden among counter
lines. This should be
carefully balanced to
highlight the melody,
while still shaping the
counter melodies
appropriately. A brief
return to the fanfare
style occurs in mm. 33-35
before melding back into
the chorale style. In
regards to dynamics,
performers should be
reminded that within any
single dynamic exists a
range of expressive
shades. No two notes
should be played at the
same volume, ensuring
direction in even the
simplest of phrases.
Generally speaking, the
fortissimo dynamic should
be approached
thoughtfully, with the
bulk of the sound coming
from the lowest voices,
and the least from the
highest
voices. America is
intended for any
intermediate to
professional concert band
looking to honor the
United States of America
and/or members of the
Armed Forces. It is
therefore ideal for
performance on or around
any patriotic holiday. It
is not a typical setting
of the tune, in that many
liberties are taken to
showcase each instrument
of the ensemble, with the
melodic focus constantly
shifting. The conductor
and performers should
seek out these moments,
and bring them to life
whenever possible.The
introduction, mm.
1–12, should be
approached in the style
of a fanfare, with an
emphasis on syncopation
and exaggerated nuance in
regards to articulation
style. Here, hidden
beneath woodwind
flourishes and triumphant
bugle calls, the low
voices play quotes of
familiar American tunes
such as The Star-Spangled
Banner (m. 1, beat 3) and
Simple Gifts (m. 3, beat
4). In mm.
15–22 the melody
is carefully hidden among
counter lines. This
should be carefully
balanced to highlight the
melody, while still
shaping the counter
melodies appropriately.A
brief return to the
fanfare style occurs in
mm. 33–35 before
melding back into the
chorale style.In regards
to dynamics, performers
should be reminded that
within any single dynamic
exists a range of
expressive shades. No two
notes should be played at
the same volume, ensuring
direction in even the
simplest of
phrases.Generally
speaking, the fortissimo
dynamic should be
approached thoughtfully,
with the bulk of the
sound coming from the
lowest voices, and the
least from the highest
voices.
Centenary 2019 Fanfare [Conducteur] - Facile De Haske Publications
Fanfare Band - Grade 3 SKU: BT.DHP-1196079-120 Composed by Jan de Haan. C...(+)
Fanfare Band - Grade 3
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196079-120
Composed by Jan de Haan.
Concert and Contest
Collection Brass Band en
Fanfare. Concert Piece.
Score Only. Composed
2019. 32 pages. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1196079-120. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1196079-120).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
Centenary
2019 is a
three-movement suite
based on a local folksong
and was commissioned by
Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem,
from the Dutch province
of Friesland, on the
occasion of its 100th
anniversary in 2019.
‘Awakening
Village’, the
first movement, musically
describes the waking up
and coming to life of the
village. ‘Bintje
Monument’ was
inspired by a famous
sculpture that was placed
to honour headmaster
Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929) who developed
the well-known potato
variety called
‘bintje’.
The finale,
‘Journey into the
Unknown’ refers to
the band’s
memorable 2011 concert
trip to the United States
of America, in which the
composer combines
elements of thefolksong
and fragments from
‘The Star-Spangled
Banner’. The piece
consists of a wide range
of playful and melodic
sequences as well as some
galvanizing rhythmical
passages.
Het
driedelige werk
Centenary 2019
werd gecomponeerd in
opdracht van Chr. Fanfare
De Lofstem uit het Friese
Sumar ter gelegenheid van
het honderdjarig jubileum
van de vereniging in
2019. Het is gebaseerd op
een plaatselijk
volksliedje. In het
eerste deel,
‘Awakening
Village’, wordt
verklankt hoe het dorp
ontwaakt en tot leven
komt. Deel twee,
‘Bintje
Monument’, is ge
nspireerd op een
sculptuur ter
nagedachtenis van
hoofdonderwijzer Kornelis
Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929), die het
bekende aardappelras
bintje ontwikkelde. De
finale, ‘Journey
into the Unknown’
verwijst naar een
concertreis die de
muziekvereniging in 2011
naar de VS maakte. De
componist laat elementen
uit hetleidmotief en
flarden van ‘The
Star-Spangled
Banner’ in het
slotdeel van dit werk
samenkomen. Het werk als
geheel bestaat uit
diverse speelse en
melodische sequensen,
alsook opzwepende
ritmische passages.
Centenary 2019 Fanfare [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile De Haske Publications
Fanfare Band - Grade 3 SKU: BT.DHP-1196079-020 Composed by Jan de Haan. C...(+)
Fanfare Band - Grade 3
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196079-020
Composed by Jan de Haan.
Concert and Contest
Collection Brass Band en
Fanfare. Concert Piece.
Set (Score & Parts).
Composed 2019. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1196079-020. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1196079-020).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
Centenary
2019 is a
three-movement suite
based on a local folksong
and was commissioned by
Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem,
from the Dutch province
of Friesland, on the
occasion of its 100th
anniversary in 2019.
‘Awakening
Village’, the
first movement, musically
describes the waking up
and coming to life of the
village. ‘Bintje
Monument’ was
inspired by a famous
sculpture that was placed
to honour headmaster
Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929) who developed
the well-known potato
variety called
‘bintje’.
The finale,
‘Journey into the
Unknown’ refers to
the band’s
memorable 2011 concert
trip to the United States
of America, in which the
composer combines
elements of thefolksong
and fragments from
‘The Star-Spangled
Banner’. The piece
consists of a wide range
of playful and melodic
sequences as well as some
galvanizing rhythmical
passages.
Het
driedelige werk
Centenary 2019
werd gecomponeerd in
opdracht van Chr. Fanfare
De Lofstem uit het Friese
Sumar ter gelegenheid van
het honderdjarig jubileum
van de vereniging in
2019. Het is gebaseerd op
een plaatselijk
volksliedje. In het
eerste deel,
‘Awakening
Village’, wordt
verklankt hoe het dorp
ontwaakt en tot leven
komt. Deel twee,
‘Bintje
Monument’, is ge
nspireerd op een
sculptuur ter
nagedachtenis van
hoofdonderwijzer Kornelis
Lieuwes de Vries
(1854-1929), die het
bekende aardappelras
bintje ontwikkelde. De
finale, ‘Journey
into the Unknown’
verwijst naar een
concertreis die de
muziekvereniging in 2011
naar de VS maakte. De
componist laat elementen
uit hetleidmotief en
flarden van ‘The
Star-Spangled
Banner’ in het
slotdeel van dit werk
samenkomen. Het werk als
geheel bestaat uit
diverse speelse en
melodische sequensen,
alsook opzwepende
ritmische passages.