Trombone Ensemble
SKU:
SS.50001520
Composed
by Eddie Bass. Score and
Parts. Published by
Seesaw Music Corp
(SS.50001520).
Partite is a
continuous--that is,
connected--set of
variations on the chorale
melody Herzliebster Jesu,
was hast do verbrochen
translated in some modern
hymnals Ah Holy Jesus,
how has Thou offended?.
The basic form of the
work is rather
traditional--a theme
played by bass trombone
preceded by an
introduction and followed
by a series of
variations. A more
fundamental aspect,
however, is the shape
created by a succession
of moods: the
introduction is
questioning, or perhaps
questing; the statement
of the theme is quiet but
troubled; the three
variations following
become gradually more
mocking and sarcastic,
but are overcome by the
serene and accepting
final section, which
incorporates one of J.S.
Bach's most moving
harmonizations of the
chorale. Partite was
commissioned by the
University of Georgia
Trombone Choir, Dr.
Phillip Jameson,
Director. It is dedicated
to the memory of Mark A.
Lea. Copyright 1987.