Excursion

SKU: HL.14010654

ISBN 9780853608585. 8.5x11.75x0.139 inches.

Richard Rodney Bennett's Excursions for piano solo was commissioned by Frederick Kempf with assistance from South East Arts. Composed in 1993 for Sandra and Bill Charlap, the work is in 3 movements entitled Vivo, Andante Lento and Allegro. The timing is 27 minutes.

SKU: LM.27002

ISBN 9790230970020.

STRAVINSKY : Petrouchka - DAMASE : Berceuse de la lande - TCHAIKOVSKY : Valse de la Belle au bois dormant - SCHUBERT : Lied - MENDELSSOHN : Lied - DVORAK : Danse slave n. 7 Op.46 - DEBUSSY : Petite suite (menuet) - HAYDN : Sonate - SAINT-SAENS : La Havanaise - SCHUMANN : 4eme symphonie (2eme mouv.) - LABROUSSE : d'apres Clementi - TRADITIONNEL : Chanson d'Armorique - Berceuse slave - MOUSSORGSKY : Les Cloches de Novgorod - THUILLIER : Valse, jolie valse - SCHUBERT : Fischerweise - DES : Mon ami le poisson - LAPOINTE : Le Poisson Fa - TRADITIONNEL : Danse (Bulgare) - SCHUMANN : Soldatenlied - TRADITIONNEL : Mansikka (Finnois) - SALIERI : Le Jongleur - ROSA : En excursion - ROY : La petite Rose - TRADITIONNEL : Le grand frere et la petite soeur - Chanson catalane.

SKU: HL.14019751

UPC: 884088837228. 17.0x11.0x0.031 inches.

SKU: PR.414411630

ISBN 9781491114551. UPC: 680160089956. 9.5 x 13 inches.

EXCURSIONS is a one-movement work exploring two “characters.” A rhapsodic, descending passage is introduced by the cello, followed by a  static, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello. Their individual developments are separated by a slow, contrasting middle section. The composer has written: “This is analogous to situations in life: we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option and forfeiting the other. But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination… or can we? It is symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place.”.
Excursions for violin, cello and piano, is a one-movement work of tripartite structure in which materials explored in the first of three large sections are brought back in the last section.  The traditional statement-contrast-restatement form, which is readily suggested by such a description, is, however, not at all in the mold in which the work is cast.  Rather, my aim was to subject the essential materials of the piece (two “characters” –the rhapsodic, descending passage played by the cello in the very opening and, later, a static, slow moving, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello) to two entirely different developments separated by a slow, contrasting middle section.  This is analogous to an exploration of the ramifications that two divergent choices made by the same person might lead to.  In life, as we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option usually means having to forfeit the other.  But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination…or can we?  It is, I believe, symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place: in composing Excursions, it seemed absolutely inescapable that at the end the slow, contrasting middle sections – both more resigned and peaceful than the battling spirits of the outer parts – should return briefly to end the work. The piano trio combination (once highly favored, but to this composer still as challenging today) is approached here as a collaborative effort of three equal soloists – partners.  Of the available pairings, the two strings find themselves occasionally approached as a team pitted against the piano.  The cello-piano combination is also not uncommon here, and there is an extended violin cadenza toward the end of the piece.  The writing for the three instruments is closely and at times interlinked, but the players are all instructed to play from scores. Excursions was first performed at Brandeis University in 1982.

SKU: KN.02930S

UPC: 822795029307.

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London (RCA), this well-crafted excursion gives the drummer a real workout from start to finish and showcases a recurring presentation of the folk theme by soprano (or alto), tenor and trumpet. Horn soloists include tenor sax and trombone, and the drummer has an open solo just before the final shout. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 6:00+.

SKU: KN.19230

UPC: 822795192308.

Issued by Kendor in 1966, this well-established edition for experienced players is a fast-paced excursion in 6/8 time that keeps everyone on their proverbial toes. Articulations are crisp throughout, and octave jumps in the lead trumpet and trombone parts will need to be precisely played. Duration 1:30.

SKU: CL.011-4759-01

The thrilling world of the Scandinavian far North comes to life as your band performs Nordic Adventure! The journey begins with a Troll Stomp where low instruments shine, and musical surprises emerge as mythical giants romp through the forest. The chorale-like second movement, Midnight Sun, uses a variety of textures and sounds to transport your audience to the icy tranquility of Nordic summer. In the final movement, Elf Dance, the energetic and witty nature of these tiny, mischievous Nordic creatures can be heard as the piece builds to a rousing finish. Your developing players, and the audience as well, will be delighted by this excursion into the frozen land of trolls and elves!

SKU: M7.DOHR-88809

ISBN 9790202098097.

On the workWritten originally for swing band in the 1970's in a work called A Minor Excursion I chose a rather bland tune for this suite. What originally brought this work alive was the improvisation and variation of the tune. Therefore this suite is a set of variations on the opening movement and I did this in homage to the original work. For me it's the following movements which make the work. The Prelude is just a simple statement of the theme with a small middle eight section which hints at the work's origin as a jazz piece. The rest of the movements grow from the opening and explores the Prelude in various ways. This is really jazz meets symphonic development. The theme can be clearly heard in all the movements but as the work reaches its conclusion the theme becomes more and more fragmented. The first performance was given on 20 November 1993 at Saint Edmund's Church, Village Way, Beckenham, Kent by the Bromley Oecumenical Singers and Orchestra, conducted by Tomas Creagh-Fuller. (Adrian Connell)Duration: 15 minutes.