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The Moon's Sun
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Nolwazi Nkwanyana
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The Moon's Sun
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Clarinet,Flute,Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029742 Composed by Nolwazi Nkwanyana. 20th Century,C...
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Clarinet,Flute,Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029742 Composed by Nolwazi Nkwanyana. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 15 pages. Nolwazi Nkwanyana #6884175. Published by Nolwazi Nkwanyana (A0.1029742). For Flute, Bb Clarinet and PianoDuration: 4.5 minutesThe relationship between the sun and the moon is a rather fascinating one. One could imagine that the sun, as bright and glorious as it is, shares its light to help the moon come to life at night. A bright full moon is such a splendid and ethereal sight -but it would not be so without the sun. During the darkest nights, the moon and sun work together to provide the night sky with a timeless illumination. You will find that all three instruments have their beautiful individual moments. However, the most brilliant and splendid sections in the piece are a result of their timbres combined and the way their melodic lines intertwine. The piano part is crucial for setting the mood of each section and should be treated with ultimate delicacy and importance. There is no main instrument in this piece. The flute and clarinet come together bringing additional light and life to the majestic landscape that is provided by the piano.
$11.99
Shine on Harvest Moon (Brass Sextet)
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Rita Arendz
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Rita Arendz
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Shine on Harvest Moon
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Rita Arendz
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Brass Ensemble Cornet,E-Flat Tuba TC,Euphonium,Horn,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290783 By Rita Arendz. By Nora Bayes-Norworth. Arrange...
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Brass Ensemble Cornet,E-Flat Tuba TC,Euphonium,Horn,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290783 By Rita Arendz. By Nora Bayes-Norworth. Arranged by Rita Arendz. 20th Century,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Traditional. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Rita Arendz #881478. Published by Rita Arendz (A0.1290783). With its debut in 1908 on Broadway in New York City, this pop standard from the Vaudeville show Ziegfried's Follies has been covered by such artists as Liza Minelli, Bing Crosby, and as late as 2017, by Indie folk singer Mree (Marie Hsiao).Shine on Harvest Moon also has a long association with Hollywood films such as Shine on Harvest Moon (1932 animation), a Roy Rogers' western, Pennies from Heaven, and the British comedy show Shine on Harvey Moon. Â The song and dance duo of Laurel and Hardy also used the song. Â Â This arrangement for Brass Sextet with optional percussion is a bit of a through back to the original setting, with a mix of the campy uptempo setting, then into the more melancholy style of someone scared of the dark, while their partner is trying to tell them, they are in love and should get married. Â For the conversation to occur, the moon must shine.Harvest Moon refers to the Full Moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox (for 2023, which will be September 23rd).Instrumentation is for British Brass Band ensemble of two cornets, tenor horn, tenor trombone TC, Bb Euphonium, and Eb Bass. Â Orchestral brass alternates are included.Duration 3:45 Â 18 pages.
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The Recipe (Double, double toil and trouble from Shakespeare's three witches) 3 clarinets and guitar
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Contemporary
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David Warin Solomons
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The Recipe
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David Warin Solomons
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Clarinet,Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350421 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Contemporary. 13 pages. David Warin Solomons #935218. Publ...
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Clarinet,Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350421 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Contemporary. 13 pages. David Warin Solomons #935218. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1350421). Three clarinets performing Shakespeare's chant of the three witches (from Macbeth), with a quasi-ostinato guitar accompaniment. It is suitable for a Shakespeare performance or, more generally, for a Halloween concert. Thrice the brinded cat hath mew'd  Thrice and once the hedgepig whin'd  Harper cries: 'Tis time, 'tis time.  Round about the cauldron go;  In the poison'd entrails throw.  Toad, that under cold stone  Days and nights hast thirty one  Swelter'd venom sleeping got,  Boil thou first i' the charmed pot.  Double, double toil and trouble;  Fire burn and cauldron bubble.  Fillet of a fenny snake,  In the cauldron boil and bake;  Eye of newt, and toe of frog,  Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,  Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting,  Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing,  For a charm of powerful trouble,  Like a hellbroth boil and bubble.  Double, double toil and trouble;  Fire burn and cauldron bubble.  Scale of dragon, tooth of wolf,  Witch's mummy, maw and gulf  Of the ravin'd saltsea shark,  Root of hemlock digg'd i' the dark  Liver of blasphemer too,  Gall of goat, and slips of yew  Sliver'd in the moon's eclipse,  Nose of Turk, and Tartar's lips,  Finger of birth-strangled babe  Ditch-deliver'd by a drab,  Make the gruel thick and slab:  Add thereto a tiger's chaudron,  For the ingredients of our cauldron.  Double, double toil and trouble;  Fire burn and cauldron bubble.  Cool it with a baboon's blood,  Then the charm is firm and good.The pdf file contains score and parts.
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The Nearness Of You
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George Shearing
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Arby Richter
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The Nearness Of You
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Arby Richter
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String Ensemble,String Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089865 By George Shearing. By Hoagy Carmichael and Ned Washington. Arranged by Arby ...
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String Ensemble,String Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089865 By George Shearing. By Hoagy Carmichael and Ned Washington. Arranged by Arby Richter. Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 10 pages. Arby Richter #694079. Published by Arby Richter (A0.1089865). This music is featured in the 1938 American movie ROMANCE IN THE DARK from Paramount Pictures. The movie starred John Barrymore, Gladys Swarthout, and John Boles. The first few lines of the song goes like this “It’s not the pale moon that excites me / that thrills and delights me, oh no / it’s just the nearness of you.†The music piece is arranged for a STRING QUINTET with the full score and individual parts for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass or Acoustic Bass. It is suited for players with intermediate to advanced technical proficiency. THE NEARNESS OF YOU is a classic standard love song which can be sung or played at any occasion or celebration – weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, even funerals or memorials.
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Breathe
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Rock
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Pink Floyd
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Mark Attebery
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5 octave marimba
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Breathe
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Mark Attebery Studio
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Small Ensemble Flute,Marimba,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933452 By Pink Floyd. By David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Roger Waters. Arranged by Mar...
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Small Ensemble Flute,Marimba,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933452 By Pink Floyd. By David Gilmour, Rick Wright, and Roger Waters. Arranged by Mark Attebery. Rock. Score and parts. 7 pages. Mark Attebery Studio #6708877. Published by Mark Attebery Studio (A0.933452). This arrangement is part of a Dark Side Of The Moon medley for flute and two percussionists, which also includes The Great Gig In The Sky and Eclipse (sold separately). Breathe is scored for flute, vibraphone & 5 octave marimba. Visit Mark Attebery Studio on SMP for more arrangements.
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The Great Gig In The Sky
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Rock
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Pink Floyd
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Mark Attebery
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The Great Gig In The Sky
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Mark Attebery Studio
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Small Ensemble Flute,Marimba,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933453 By Pink Floyd. By Rick Wright. Arranged by Mark Attebery. Rock. Score and parts...
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Small Ensemble Flute,Marimba,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933453 By Pink Floyd. By Rick Wright. Arranged by Mark Attebery. Rock. Score and parts. 11 pages. Mark Attebery Studio #6708889. Published by Mark Attebery Studio (A0.933453). This is part of a Dark Side Of The Moon medley for flute and two percussionists, including Breathe and Eclipse (sold separately). Clare Torry's original expressive vocalizations on The Great Gig In The Sky fit beautifully on the flute, accompanied by vibraphone and 5 octave marimba. Full reference recording at: MarkAttebery.com/audio.html.
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Flight of the Star Owls Harp Arrangement- Full score (F minor) - Score Only
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Laura Olson
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Laura Olson
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Flight of the Star Owls Harp A
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Blue Steer Studios
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Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212329 By Laura Olson. By Laura Olson. Arranged by Laura Olson. Celtic,Classical,Irish,Multicultural,New Age,World. 1...
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Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212329 By Laura Olson. By Laura Olson. Arranged by Laura Olson. Celtic,Classical,Irish,Multicultural,New Age,World. 11 pages. Blue Steer Studios #809832. Published by Blue Steer Studios (A0.1212329). Dark and mysterious with 6/8 double jig Celtic energy, the mythical owls guide you to the edge of the forest.  Enjoy this first track from the orchestral album A Grimm-ly Lit Forest in a setting for 4 or more harps.  Great cinematic writing gives all harps interesting and challenging parts and builds a sense of drama, tension, and excitement.  You can listen to the original song that this arrangment is from at www.BlueSteerStudios.comMelodies are chord based with fast moving obligato parts in the background showcasing a breathtaking display of technique, energy, and artistry.  Wide dynamic range, highly rhythmic and engaging, this piece is destined to be a show stopper with opportunities for all players to shine!Available in the original key of F minor it is also available in E minor, a key more suitable for lever harps. Note range for E minor version is D1 through B6 and has a D# lever change.   Note range for F minor version is E1 through C6.  If necessary your ensemble may choose to alter the parts as needed to accommodate different harp size ranges without affecting the overall effect of the piece.Audio tracks are available for each part as well as the full arrangment so that you can hear how your part sounds.  Also available are music minus one tracks for each part so that you can play your part with the full ensemble for added fun and excitment or extra practice opportunities.*************************************************About the Composer Laura Olson (ASCAP) is a retired California music educator with over 30 years of experience specializing in stringed instruments and orchestras. She holds a B.A. in Music Education and M.A. in Irish Traditional Music Performance (fiddle, flute, and harp). Her experience as a symphonic musician, ethnic musician, and Film/TV composer led her to combining the three aspects of music into her own compositions and arrangements; storybook music in cinematic style. She is the owner of her recording and publishing label Blue Steer Studios(ASCAP) which allows her to combine her composing skills with knowledge of both the business and publishing aspects of music industry. Winner of a Silver Ace Award from the Las Vegas Film Festival she has composed music for all types of media, including Film/TV, web and advertising, and her own personal music in audio CD and sheet music. In 2021 she took time off from composing to relocate her studio to Eastern Washington (Spokane) and is now getting started on new projects and pursuing music composition full time. Look for them soon!************************************************* Discography Mossflower Country (2010) Border Guardians of Ackernon (2011) Gypsy Road (2012) which released with proceeds going to Fresno Bully Rescue and Animal Compassion Team Moon Trees and Sun Seas (2015) A Grimm-ly Lit Forest (2018). *************************************************SocialSpotify: LauraOlsonMusic Apple Music: https://music.lnk.to/0GVvSr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueSteerStudios/ Twitter https://twitter.com/BlueSteerStudio Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/laura-olson *************************************************.
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The Dance of Jupiter's Moons
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Classical
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Ethereal Dublinerz
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The Dance of Jupiter's Moons
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Bogstandard Recordings
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Small Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1034514 Composed by Ethereal Dublinerz. Classical. Score and parts. 6 pages. Bogstandard Recordings #...
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Small Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1034514 Composed by Ethereal Dublinerz. Classical. Score and parts. 6 pages. Bogstandard Recordings #639878. Published by Bogstandard Recordings (A0.1034514). A winter piece, drawn from the cold, dark, silence of inner space.
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Luar do Sertão
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Country
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João Teixeira Guimarães
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Idalmo Santos
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Luar do Sertão
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Idalmo Santos
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Brass Ensemble Trombone,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.978092 Composed by João Teixeira Guimarães (João Pernambuco), Catulo da PaixÃ...
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Brass Ensemble Trombone,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.978092 Composed by João Teixeira Guimarães (João Pernambuco), Catulo da Paixão Cearense. Arranged by Idalmo Santos. Country. Score and parts. 8 pages. Idalmo Santos #5318193. Published by Idalmo Santos (A0.978092). The song exalts the beauty of the moonlight seen from the sky in the sertão. The composers compare the beauty of the night in the sertão with the dark nights in the big city. The lyrics recall the longing for the homeland, very common among composers who left the interior of Brazil to try to make money in the big urban centers of the country.
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Eclipse
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Rock
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Pink Floyd
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Mark Attebery
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Eclipse
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Mark Attebery Studio
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Instrumental Duet Flute,Instrumental Duet,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933456 By Pink Floyd. By Roger Waters. Arranged by Mark Attebery. Rock. S...
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Instrumental Duet Flute,Instrumental Duet,Vibraphone - Digital Download SKU: A0.933456 By Pink Floyd. By Roger Waters. Arranged by Mark Attebery. Rock. Score and parts. 5 pages. Mark Attebery Studio #6708907. Published by Mark Attebery Studio (A0.933456). This trio arrangement is part of a Dark Side Of The Moon medley, along with Breathe and The Great Gig In The Sky (sold separately). Eclipse is scored for flute and two vibraphones. Full reference recording available at: MarkAttebery.com/audio.html .
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Royal Gorge Trails
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Jim Bosse
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Royal Gorge Trails
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Jim Bosse
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Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Drums,Flute,Guitar,Hand Percussion,Oboe,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Digital Download SKU: A0.1070356 Composed by Ji...
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Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Drums,Flute,Guitar,Hand Percussion,Oboe,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Digital Download SKU: A0.1070356 Composed by Jim Bosse. Concert,Contemporary,Folk. Full Performance. Duration 823. Jim Bosse #4598571. Published by Jim Bosse (A0.1070356). Royal Gorge Trails is a set of ten short pieces inspired by the hiking trails, and their interesting names, at the Royal Gorge Park near Cañon City Colorado. All pieces were intended to also be relatively easy. The pieces are scored for classical guitar duet, trio, guitar and oboe, flute and recorder duets, and a recorder quartet. Performance time for the set is 14 minutes. This recording has the composer performing all guitar and percussion parts with computer generated parts for oboe, flute, and recorders. Individual titles are: Overlook Loop, Rock Hardy, Cañon Vista, Canyon Rim Trail, Dream Weaver, The Maze, Far out - Le View, Dark Side of the Moon, Summit Trail, and S'Mores. Jim's web site is www.facebook.com/jimbosseguitar .
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Royal Gorge Trails
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Jim Bosse
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Royal Gorge Trails
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Jim Bosse
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Large Ensemble Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Drums,Flute,Guitar,Hand Percussion,Oboe,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.9...
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Large Ensemble Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Drums,Flute,Guitar,Hand Percussion,Oboe,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955039 Composed by Jim Bosse. Concert,Contemporary,Folk. Score and parts. 34 pages. Jim Bosse #4598565. Published by Jim Bosse (A0.955039). Royal Gorge Trails is a set of ten short pieces inspired by the hiking trails, and their interesting names, at the Royal Gorge Park near Cañon City Colorado. All pieces were intended to also be relatively easy. The pieces are scored for classical guitar duet, trio, guitar and oboe, flute and recorder duets, and a recorder quartet. Performance time for the set is 14 minutes. This download includes all ten scores and all parts. Individual titles are: Overlook Loop, Rock Hardy, Cañon Vista, Canyon Rim Trail, Dream Weaver, The Maze, Far out - Le View, Dark Side of the Moon, Summit Trail, and S'Mores. Jim's web site is www.facebook.com/jimbosseguitar .
$10.99
Excerpts from "Verklärte Nacht" (Schoenberg) - Brass Band
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Arnold Schoenberg
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Rob Bushnell
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Excerpts from "Verklärte Nach
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Rob Bushnell
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Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Per...
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Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504404 Composed by Arnold Schoenberg. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Brass Band. 89 pages. Rob Bushnell #1079845. Published by Rob Bushnell (A0.1504404). Composed in just three weeks in 1899, Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) is a string sextet in one movement by Arnold Schoenberg. Whilst known better for tone rows, his dodecaphonic music and the Second Viennese School, Schoenberg was a master of harmony (writing a number of books on the subject) and, in his early life, was inspired by the music of Brahms and Wagner. This is his best-known tonal work. Its description as a tone poem is not surprising given it takes its inspiration from Richard Dehmel’s poem of the same name, as well as Schoenberg’s strong feelings towards his future wife, Mathilde Zemlinsky, sister of his teacher, Alexander von Zemlinsky.The work is said to have five sections, one for each of the stanzas in the poem. The poem, from 1896, describes a man and woman walking through a dark forest on a moonlit night. The woman shares a secret with him, that she is pregnant but not with his child. The man reflects upon this before warmly accepting (and forgiving) the news.The work premiered on 18 March 1902 in the Vienna Musikverein by the Rosé Quartet. As was normal at the time, Schoenberg produced a string orchestra version that was premiered on 29 November 1916 in Prague, conducted by Zemlinsky, which was later revised in 1943 to better support the soloists, also adding more articulation/accents and tempo markings.Whilst the piece was controversial at the time, both musically and due to the poem’s “inappropriate” subject matter, Richard Dehmel himself was impressed, writing “I had intended to follow the motives of my text in your composition, but soon forgot to do so, I was so enthralled by the music.”This arrangement is for the UK-style brass band, with alternative parts for horns in F and bass-clef lower brass. A recording of the original composition can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqODySSxYpc.
$54.99
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