Composed by Alarcon. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR874). Extra full score (oversized). Composed 2008. Duration 1 minute, 32 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Composed by Alarcon. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR874). Score and set of parts. Composed 2008. Duration 1 minute, 32 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS250

Concert March. Composed by Joseph Compello. Yps. Set of Score and Parts. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8 +8+8+4+4+6+6+6+4+6+1+1+4+ 1+24 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 43 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS250. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS250).

ISBN 9781491161333. UPC: 680160919925.

Mount Vernon Square derives its title from the location of the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. It was here that the composer Joseph Compello took his first classes in Music Theory from Professor Haven Hensler, to whom this march is dedicated. After hearing this march performed on piano as part of final exam requirements in a Music Theory course, Professor Hensler encouraged further exploration of music composition, leading Compello into a prolific career writing pieces like this theme, now years later arranged for full band as a concert march. Performance Notes The form of the march is a standard A-BB-Trio-C-A. Melodically, much of the march is based on the figure contained in mm. 8 and 9. Tempo, articulation, and dynamics in a standard march style are essential to a successful interpretation. Pay particular attention to dynamics in the second strain at m. 41. Strive for a legato diminuendo at the transition in mm. 63-65. The melody in the Trio (m. 70) will also require smooth articulation from low brass and woodwinds. The Euphonium counter-melody will be played only during the repeat of the Trio. The Breakup Strain (m. 87) is, of course, powerfully marcato as is the reprise of the first theme at m. 109.
Mount Vernon Square derives its title from the location of the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. It was here that the composer Joseph Compello took his first classes in Music Theory from Professor Haven Hensler, to whom this march is dedicated. After hearing this march performed on piano as part of final exam requirements in a Music Theory course, Professor Hensler encouraged further exploration of music composition, leading Compello into a prolific career writing pieces like this theme, now years later arranged for full band as a concert march.Performance NotesThe form of the march is a standard A-BB-Trio-C-A. Melodically, much of the march is based on the figure contained in mm. 8 and 9. Tempo, articulation, and dynamics in a standard march style are essential to a successful interpretation. Pay particular attention to dynamics in the second strain at m. 41. Strive for a legato diminuendo at the transition in mm. 63-65. The melody in the Trio (m. 70) will also require smooth articulation from low brass and woodwinds. The Euphonium counter-melody will be played only during the repeat of the Trio. The Breakup Strain (m. 87) is, of course, powerfully marcato as is the reprise of the first theme at m. 109.

By Ken Harris. For concert band. Young Concert Band. Elementary. March. Grade 1.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 1 minutes, 33 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Grade 1.5

SKU: CL.015-3216-01

Composed by K. Harris. Young Concert Band. Elementary Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR323). Extra full score. Composed 2002. Duration 1 minute, 33 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #015-3216-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.015-3216-01).

Written somewhat in the style of a march trio, this appealing piece will get impressive results with very young bands. Includes a short solo section for the drum section. Includes an optional piano or keyboard part which can be used as a rehearsal aid or as a performance enhancer. Very Useful!