Second Essay
by Samuel Barber
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Score Only Concert Band (Score) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.50483723

Composed by Samuel Barber. Edited by George Schneider. G. Schirmer Band/Orchestra. Classical. 40 pages. Duration 660 seconds. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50483723).

ISBN 9780634018831. UPC: 073999584103. 10.5x14.0x0.113 inches. Samuel Barber/trans. George Schneider.

Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme has a definite American flavor. This is followed by a fugal section evolving from simple tonal patterns to polytonality. After an intensely rhythmic third section, all elements are combined in a huge climax and coda which rounds off the work. Expertly transcribed by Dr. George Schneider, this is certain to find its place in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 11:00 (Grade 5).