Symphonic Dance

From this legendary stage show and film comes some of Broadway's most enduring music ? not only the memorable songs but also the dazzling ethnic dance music. Ira Hearshen's showcase is pure energy and musical excitementwith Tradition Wedding Dance #1 (The Bottle Dance) Perchik and Hodel Dance Chava Sequence and To Life.

from Fiddler on the Roof-This landmark Broadway musical includes marvelous dance sequences with unique ethnic stylings. From the rousing To Life and Tradition to the tender Chava Sequence and Perchik and Hodel Dance to the signature Wedding Dance #1 (Bottle Dance) this is a magnificent work for the mature ensemble.

Choral Square Dance from The Tender Land-Symphonic Band (Full score) SATB. Copland A

Full Score. Par BRIDGE FRANK. Frank Bridge’s evocative Dance Poem for orchestra (1913) is a crucial work in his output. As well as the arresting themes and vivid orchestral colours that typify this fascinating composer’s early work, we also find a more concentrated logic of symphonic development. Each of the six sections of this 15-minute symphonic waltz conveys the emotions expressed in a dancer’s movements. The mosaic of flexible motivic shapes, supported by an increased richness of harmonic vocabulary and the greater refinement of orchestral gesture, recall Debussy’s Jeux and Ravel’s La Valse. Frank Bridge’s evocative Dance Poem for orchestra (1913) is a crucial work in his output. As well as the arresting themes and vivid orchestral colours that typify this fascinating composer’s early work, we also find a more concentrated logic of symphonic development. Each of the six sections of this 15-minute symphonic waltz conveys the emotions expressed in a dancer’s movements. The mosaic of flexible motivic shapes, supported by an increased richness of harmonic vocabulary and the greater refinement of orchestral gesture, recall Debussy’s Jeux and Ravel’s La Valse. / Musique contemporaine / Répertoire / Conducteur

This volume from the Boosey Masterworks Series contains a mix of orchestral and vocal works. The Five Etudes Tableaux were orchestrated by the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi from a selection of the composer's Opp. 33 and 39. Symphonic Dances (Op. 45) was the last composition Rachmaninoff ever wrote while Vocalise is the last in Op. 34 a collection of 14 Romances.Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian composer and pianist who was able to push the boundaries of virtuosic Piano composition through his incredible skills as a performer. Through hisrich textures and expressiveness he is often seen as the last great member if not the pinnacle of the European Romantic movement.

Reproduced from the original 1942 publication, these are Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, Opus 45, for 2 pianos, 4 hands, containing the complete score of both piano parts in one volume. Two copies are required for performance.

Movement 3: Allegro Assai-Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances Op. 45. Movement 3: Allegro Assai for Wind Band.Instrumentation: Flute I Flute II Piccolo (Flute III) Oboe I Oboe II Cor Anglais Bassoon I Bassoon II Contra Bassoon (Basson) Eb Clarinet Bb Clarinet I Bb Clarinet II Bb Clarinet III Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone I Alto Saxophone II Tenor Saxophone.

Danceries Set II arranged for brass band was first commission by Keith Allen for the Birmingham Symphonic Winds. This second set of Danceries continues the format established in the popular Danceries (Set I) of using tunes and dances from Playford s Dancing Master (17th century) to form the basis of an extended dancesuite. In this set the melodies have become more abstracted and project only a distant echo of their original forms. As before each movement is self-contained colourful and direct with its own distinct mood.The outer movements Jennie s Bawbee and Peascod s Galliarda share driving percussion with a military air. Tom Tinker s Toye and Heart s Ease(movements two and three) are both settings of original melodies. All movements are more extended than in the first set with a freer use and approach to the material; melodies now occur in various keys and are supported by a greater variety of harmonic colouring. The result is a richer even more exhilarating set of dances.Brass Band Grade 5

The Pagan Dances completes the cycle of four primitive works for symphonic band that also includes Visions Macabre Invocation and Toccata and Torch Dance. All of these works employ highly dissonant harmonies repetitive melodic material and driving rhythm. The work was premiered by the University of Central Arkansas. Movement titles: I. Ritual II. Mystics III. The Master of the Sword

Quarter Military Band QMB 563-A musical bouquet to one of the legends of our time A Bernstein Tribute offers musicians of moderately advanced ability the opportunity to enter the world of Bernstein through some of his most notable compositions. Clare Grundman has captured the spirit of each work in his adaptation which includes excerpts from the following Broadway musicals: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story • Three Dance Episodes from On the Town • Excerpts from Overture to 'Candide' (7:00)