Down to the River
SKU: HL.4005893
UPC: 888680940911. 9.0x12.0x0.027 inches.
Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45.
SKU: HL.4005037
UPC: 888680669560. 9.0x12.0x0.114 inches.
The African-American spiritual “Down in the River to Pray” forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement, the piece evolves throughout with variations in mood and intensity, ultimately building to a majestic and powerful conclusion. Dur: 5:20.
SKU: BT.CMP-0991-06-010
9x12 inches.
Feature anywhere from one Saxophone up to the entire Sax section in Stephen Bulla’s jazzy new arrangement titled Swingin’ at the Riverside. The quick, rhythmic swing-style music is catchy to say the least! It’s the perfect opportunity to “lighten up” during the next concert performance. In addition, it’s a good piece to program just before or after that large work that’s taxing for the Brass players. It’s lots of fun for Brasses to play but gives them plenty of short rests throughout so they can refresh their chops. Now’s the time to let the Saxes shine!Light-hearted and fun!Dit is een lekker vlot en swingend werk waarin een hoofdrol is weggelegd voor de saxofoon. De interactie tussen het orkest en de solist(en) is leuk en boeiend voor zowel de muzikanten als het publiek. De titel Swingin’at the Riversideis natuurlijk een zinspeling op de alom bekende spiritual Down by the Riverside, die te horen is terwijl de muziek zich ontvouwt. Een levendige aanvulling op uw eerstvolgende concertprogramma!Rücken Sie einen Saxophonisten oder auch das ganze Register ins Rampenlicht - mit Stephen Bullas jazzigen Titel Swingin’ at the Riverside haben Sie die Wahl! Die flotte, swingende rhythmische Musik ist absolut eingängig, ein strahlendes Highlight für jedes Konzertprogramm! Idealerweise planen Sie dieses Stück nach einem für die Blechbläser anstrengenden Programmpunkt ein, da sie hier zwar auch jede Menge Spaß, aber auch genügend Pausen haben. Nun sind die Saxophone dran!Cette œuvre de Stephen Bulla trouve ses origines dans le swing et combine avec originalité l’un des plus célèbres standards du jazz Nouvelle-Orléans, Down by the Riverside. L’accompagnement est brillant et les solistes effervescents ! Questo brano di Stephen Bulla nasce dallo swing e combina con originalit uno dei più grandi successi del jazz di New Orleans, Down by the Riverside. L’accompagnamento è brillante ed i solisti semplicemente sfavillanti!
SKU: CL.012-1898-00
A two-movement suite musically describing one of the most beautiful rivers in America. The slow first movement depicts the scenic wonders along the banks as one floats down the river. The fast second movement contains some of Spears’ best melodic writing as well as beautiful and original scoring. One of the best from Mr. Spears!
SKU: FJ.B1781
UPC: 241444404614. English.
Rivers have often served as a metaphor for life's journey - starting in one place and traveling to somewhere unknown. This metaphor is depicted in a serene and contemplative work that uses a variety of colors and harmonies unique to young bands. Opulent mallet parts interact with optional piano to depict water gracefully cascading downwards. Gorgeous!
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.B1781S
English.