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SKU: SS.50001520
Composed by Eddie Bass. Score & Parts. Published by Seesaw Music Corp (SS.50001520).Partite is a continuous--that is, connected--set of variations on the chorale melody "Herzliebster Jesu, was hast do verbrochen" translated in some modern hymnals "Ah Holy Jesus, how has Thou offended?". The basic form of the work is rather traditional--a theme played by bass trombone preceded by an introduction and followed by a series of variations. A more fundamental aspect, however, is the shape created by a succession of moods: the introduction is questioning, or perhaps "questing"; the statement of the theme is quiet but troubled; the three variations following become gradually more mocking and sarcastic, but are overcome by the serene and accepting final section, which incorporates one of J.S. Bach's most moving harmonizations of the chorale. Partite was commissioned by the University of Georgia Trombone Choir, Dr. Phillip Jameson, Director. It is dedicated to the memory of Mark A. Lea. Copyright 1987.