Samuel Barber

Arr. James Curnow. Par BARBER SAMUEL. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Date parution : 2021-04-17/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Score-Samuel Barber's landmark 1948 piece for soprano and orchestra a setting of poetic nostalgic prose by James Agee has been transcribed for soprano and concert band in this new edition making it accessible to many more performers. This lyrical warm music is Samuel Barber at his best evoking the highest aspects of Americana. The soprano part is for an accomplished performer. (Grade 5) (15:00)

Par BARBER SAMUEL. English / Niveau : Difficile / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Répertoire / Orchestre à Vent

Score and Parts-Samuel Barber's First Essay arranged by Joseph Levey for Concert Band. Score/parts. Previously only available on rental this new publication of Barber's FirstEssay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. This edition includes newly discovered historical information on Barber's personal edits and revisions - including adding original music - to thearrangement prior to his approval for publication. Set in the original orchestral key this arrangement by Joseph Levey has been performed by several of the most prestigious concert bands. This deserves a seriouslook for mature groups.    

Score-Full Score. Transcribed for Concert Band by Frank M. Hudson. Other scores available: Orchestra (50339360) and Original Ballet Version - Chamber Ensemble (50481467). Performance Materials available on rental. Duration ca. 13minutes.

This work is a short sequence of transformations of the plain-song Christe Du Lamm Gotts. It is scored for Brass Ensemble (Four Horns 3 Trumpets 3 Trombones Tuba) and Timpani).

From the opera Vanessa.-Transcribed for Concert Band (Grades 4-5) by Walter Beeler.

for Concert Band - Full Score. The Funeral March is a spectre-like fantasy on the U.S. Army Air Corps Song. This publication is the fully realized performance edition from the short score manuscript left by the composer from his time in the military during World War II.

Score and Parts-Arguably America's most notable art song Samuel Barber's masterwork has been brilliantly arranged in this edition for strings by John Moss. Written for voice in 1938 and based on text by noted poet James Agee Barber's music ishighly emotional a quality apparent in this skilled setting for strings. With solo parts for violin and viola this edition is a superb opportunity to teach 20th century music at its very best.

Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-Composed in 1943 Commando March was Samuel Barber's first work scored exclusively for band. This stirring work has since become a staple in the repertoire. This new critical edition now includes a full score plus historical notes and corrections from the original publication. A true classic! Duration 3:00 (Grade 4). ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.