Michael Sweeney: The Music of Michael Sweeney Vol. 2: Concert Band: CD

La version livre relié cette évaluation complète et approfondie. Initialement publié en 1958, étude classique de Donal O'Sullivan de Turlough O Carolan est devenu un phare historique et musical pour tous ceux intéressés par le passé de l'Irlande et du présent. C'est un outil indispensable pour les musiciens irlandais, qui, par le biais de ce volume remarquable de la recherche, peuvent aller au-delà de la musique elle-même et engross eux-mêmes dans le monde coloré de ce musicien unique voyageant dans une Irlande encore largement féodale des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. Cette nouvelle édition contient tous les articles originaux, avec toutes les 213 mélodies, les annotations, les mélodies, o ' Neill les mémoires d'Arthur, index complets et une importante nouvelle annexe qui tunes de fonctionnalités supplémentaires et les faits qui ont été découverts depuis la publication originale pour la première fois. / Harpe / 378 pages / Partition

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests Michaels fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Carefully using repetitive patternscombined with aunique harmonic treatment and brief lyric section this work provides musical depth in a framework that is easy to teach. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 4:00

Bristling and dramatic effects folk-like melodies and cutting edge contemporary harmonies characterize Michael Sweeney's new opus for concert band. This movement covers a lot of musical ground and will keep your playersinterested and motivated with its musical excitement. Another winner from Michael Sweeney!

MusicWorks ? Grade 3Drawing its title from the Greek word for ?motion? this marvelously paced work from Michael Sweeney explores various forms of motion within the concert band setting. The fanfare-likeopening uses interplay between the brass percussion and woodwinds and is followed by a driving main theme. The ?slow motion? middle section uses a striking harmonic scheme stated first by the woodwinds and someunusual orchestration devices before returning to an expanded version of the main theme and dramatic ending. This rewarding and fresh-sounding composition will leave a lasting impression on players and listeners alike. (5:50)

From one of the most trusted writers for young bands today Michael Sweeney brings us this new impressive work paying musical tribute to the famed winged horse of Greek Mythology. The unifying element throughout is an underlying8th note pulse that is passed between all sections of the band. Michael varies the emotional intensity with various instrument combinations and majestic harmonies. The percussion section is featured briefly before the excitingfinal strains.

This landmark work for beginning groups helped to set the standard for music at this level. Boldly written to include dissonances varied scoring effects and driving rhythmic ostinatos Michael Sweeney's classic is dramatic andmature sounding beyond its easy level. This new edition includes full performance CD recording. (2:30)

La comédie musicale par lequel tous les autres sont jugés, chef-d'oeuvre de Leonard Bernstein fournit encore chansons avec profondeur musicale et de la substance qui transcendent les frontières de style tous. Michael Sweeney a fait un travail incroyable de garder l'authenticité intacts avec ce mélange facile très efficace et qui paraissent impressionnants. / Ensemble A Vent

The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or ?northern lights?) as the ?dance of the spirits.? Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects quickly changing textures and surprises Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade2.5) Dur: c. 5:30

The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or ?northern lights?) as the ?dance of the spirits.? Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects quickly changing textures and surprises Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform.

Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanying an explosive melody in the trumpets.After adelicate lyric section the fast pace returns and the piece drives to a powerful finish.