Concert Band - Grade 1.5
SKU: AP.36675
Composed by Steve Hodges.
Concert Band; Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Challenger Band
Series. Form: Overture.
Score and Part(s). 130
pages. Alfred Music
#00-36675. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.36675).
UPC: 038081417462.
English.
This
energetic overture opens
strongly with the low
brass presenting a
melodic arpeggio motive
that recurs throughout
the A section of the
piece. The B section
provides an excellent
contrast with an
expressive presentation
by the woodwinds leading
to a sensitive chorale
setting. With shifting
minor and major modes,
the section builds with
the brass before ending
in a tranquil manner. A
repeat of the opening
section leads to a
dynamic coda, bringing
the piece to an exciting
conclusion.
This
is well written
educational material that
plays at the more
technical end of this
grade level.
-The
Instrumentalist.