SKU: HL.44013336
WINNING PERFORMANCE EBBC LILLE 2016 Raveling, Unraveling - In Search of 'La Valse' was written for the Cory Band as their own-choicetest piece for the 2016 European Brass Band Championships in Lille. The piece found its genesis in Sparke's The Unknown Journey (2014) for concert band, and the use of Ravel's La Valse as a structural undercurrent to the original piece is an act of reverence. Sparkes aim was to produce a work that is organic rather than episodic in nature. The composers view is that little in music does this better than La Valse and for this reason he uses various sections of this masterpiece, both manipulated and quoted verbatim (including much of its stunningclosing passages) to provide the overall geography of his new work. As the music progresses, more of the Ravel appears, surfacing completely as the piece reaches its climax - a gesture of homage to the French master.
SKU: HL.44013337
WINNING PERFORMANCE EBBC LILLE 2016 Raveling, Unraveling - In Search of 'La Valse' was written for the Cory Band as their own-choicetest piece for the 2016 European Brass Band Championships in Lille. The piece found its genesis in Sparkes The Unknown Journey (2014) for concert band, and the use of Ravels La Valse as a structural undercurrent to the original piece is an act of reverence. Sparkes aim was to produce a work that is organic rather than episodic in nature. The composers view is that little in music does this better than La Valse and for this reason he uses various sections of this masterpiece, both manipulated and quoted verbatim (including much of its stunningclosing passages) to provide the overall geography of his new work. As the music progresses, more of the Ravel appears, surfacing completely as the piece reaches its climax - a gesture of homage to the French master.
SKU: CL.012-4098-75
This dramatic, edgy overture/tone poem depicts the adventurous, and often risky and dangerous journey down the figurative road less traveled of Robert Frost's famous poem.
SKU: CL.011-4618-01
Travelin' Music will send you travelin along with this lively setting of an old timey fiddle tune written back in the 1850's, that we know as the Arkansas Traveler. Because the tune is somewhat pentatonic, and this brilliant setting by Pierre La Plante changes key and is masterfully scored, it is easily playable by all sections. A great addition to the young band spring concert. Sure to be a toe-tapping favorite of listeners and performers!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CL.011-4618-00
SKU: AP.44986S
UPC: 038081517780. English.
The Arkansas Traveler is one of the most popular and well known of all Arkansas folk songs. Originally a fiddle tune, this rendition is set in a cajun groove, and uses a number of compositional techniques to explore and develop the tune in many unexpected ways. Great fun to play, and certain to delight audiences! (2:50).
SKU: XC.MCB2304
Larry Clark seldom writes at this grade level but when he does, we are always left speechless. This timeless melody has been re-imagined in the hauntingly beautiful work for the concert band. Extremely accessible, Enduring Traveler will have your ensemble on full display, with ample opportunity to showcase your student’s musicianship.
SKU: XC.MCB2304FS
SKU: CL.023-3914-01
Real music using only the first octave! Exciting and dramatic, Time Traveler is a perfect introduction to mixed meters. The energetic, repeating ostinato (3/4 + 2/4) coupled with soaring melodies provides an easily achievable, but truly musical experience for your young musicians. On your next concert, take your band and audience on a journey through time withTime Traveler..
SKU: CL.CTS-8074-00
Bring the exciting twang of the Ozark region’s most famous songs to your performance hall with this exhilarating setting of the popular fiddle tune, Arkansas Traveler. Your band will love playing the zany variations of a simple tune most of them played when first learning their instrument!
