Ode and Jubilation
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3409-00

Composed by G. Sebesky. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR335). Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Duration 4 minutes, 8 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3409-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3409-00).

As the title implies, there is a dichotomy of spirit within the contrasting sections. But, there is also a mutual thematic development which makes this composition unique. After beginning with a lyrical introduction in which the trumpet invokes an expressive solo passage, the work then progresses with an energetic rhythmic pattern which offers and leads to a joyful spirit of celebration. A recapitulation of the original theme forms a variation to the end. This distinctive composition was selected by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation to receive the NJSCA Fellowship award. Very nice!

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Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style