Format : Score
SKU: KN.09144S
UPC: 822795091441.
Haydn's works often contained musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (#94) includes the most famous of all -- a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movement after a tranquil opening. The music then returns to its original quiet dynamic, as if nothing had happened, and the ensuing variations do not repeat the joke. As the story goes, this surprise was meant to wake up anyone in the audience who had started to doze off. This version gives students with a great opportunity to listen for pitch accuracy on their F and C naturals. Duration 2:50.
SKU: KN.9951
UPC: 822795099515.
This grade 4 arrangement contains selected themes from the 1st Movement of Symphony No. 41, K. 551. This was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last symphony composed before his death, and clearly shows his brilliance as a composer. Mozart's adventurous approach to the material paves the way for Beethoven. Each set includes three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. piano part. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.09951S
SKU: HL.4491054
UPC: 884088563578. 9x12 inches.
This lively movement is a masterpiece of hemiola, providing an opportunity for students to hone their counting skills. With strong, memorable themes featuring all sections of the orchestra and a beautiful middle section, this scherzo in minuet-trio form will have audiences whistling the melodies all the way home!
SKU: HL.4491055
UPC: 884088551049. 9.0x12.0x0.026 inches.
SKU: CY.CC2728
Symphony No. 4, also known by the composer himself as the Romantic was written in 1874, but revised several times and premiered in 1881 in Vienna. The subtitle actually does not refer to romantic love, but a medieval romance such as some of Wagner's operas. The movement titled Scherzo is full of adventure and vitality with a relaxed middle section. Bruckner himself hinted that the Scherzo movement was a Jadthema or hunting theme and Volkfest or people's festival. The hunting horns are calling, the brass are blowing their fanfares and it is a good day to be hunting. The main feeling from this movement is a strong feeling of the great outdoors. Mr. Johns has arranged this work for 14-part brass ensemble including optional Timpani. The instrumentation is: 4 Trumpets (including piccolo, C, B-flat and Flugelhorn), 4 Horns, 4 Trombones, Euphonium and Tuba (optional Timpani).This work is suitable for advanced performers and is about 5 minutes in length.
SKU: HL.4003056
UPC: 884088574758. 9.0x12.0x0.064 inches.
From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Recently featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, here is a skilled and effective adaptation for young bands by Robert Longfield. A great way to showcase the classical period of musical history on any program. Dur: 2:45.
SKU: HL.49012046
ISBN 9790001100793. 8.25x11.75x0.692 inches.
Handel's Oralorio Saul, composed in 1739, contains a series of instrumental movements which provide commentary on the action. Composers have often written works in the form of suites from these movements. Handel's blocks of polyphonic music are also particularly suitable for wind band. His orchestral suites were usually performed in Ihe open air. Many of his themes rank among the great inventions of musical history. They give his music dignity and greatness and at the same time they remain popular in character. The instrumental movements from 'Saul' are suitable for concerts, including those in churches, for serenades and for contests from intermediate to advanced level.(2 Floten, 1 Oboe ad lib., 1 Fagott ad lib., 1 Klarinette in Es ad lib., 3 Klarinetten in B, 2 Alt-Saxophone in Es, 1 Tenor-Saxophon in B, 3 Horner in F, 3 Trompeten in B, 3 Posaunen, 2 Flugelhorner (Kornette) in B, 1 Tenorhorn in B, 1 Bariton, 2 Tuben, Pauken, Schlagzeug: Glockenspiel, kleine Trommel, grosse Trommel, Becken).
