A Minor Excursion

SKU: M7.DOHR-88809

ISBN 9790202098097.

On the workWritten originally for swing band in the 1970's in a work called A Minor Excursion I chose a rather bland tune for this suite. What originally brought this work alive was the improvisation and variation of the tune. Therefore this suite is a set of variations on the opening movement and I did this in homage to the original work. For me it's the following movements which make the work. The Prelude is just a simple statement of the theme with a small middle eight section which hints at the work's origin as a jazz piece. The rest of the movements grow from the opening and explores the Prelude in various ways. This is really jazz meets symphonic development. The theme can be clearly heard in all the movements but as the work reaches its conclusion the theme becomes more and more fragmented. The first performance was given on 20 November 1993 at Saint Edmund's Church, Village Way, Beckenham, Kent by the Bromley Oecumenical Singers and Orchestra, conducted by Tomas Creagh-Fuller. (Adrian Connell)Duration: 15 minutes.

SKU: KN.41919FS

12 x 9 inches.

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo section. Effective background figures are provided to accompany the soloists. (Chord changes are cued on all parts along with written solos.).

SKU: KN.GJK2304

12 x 9 inches.

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a written solo in Trumpet 1 that is cued in Trumpet 2, and an optional improvised solo for Trumpets 3 & 4. An eight measure Alto Sax solo is followed by a rousing shout chorus.

SKU: KN.GJK2304FS

12 x 9 inches.

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a written solo in Trumpet 1 that is cued in Trumpet 2, and an optional improvised solo for Trumpets 3 & 4. An eight measure Alto Sax solo is followed by a rousing shout chorus.

SKU: KN.KVS2304FS

12 x 9 inches.

This is an engaging and energetic excursion for string orchestra in 3/4. Effective use of tremelos create a captivating effect with the nostalgic melody and E minor harmony.

SKU: KN.41919

12 x 9 inches.

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo section. Effective background figures are provided to accompany the soloists. (Chord changes are cued on all parts along with written solos.).

SKU: AP.4323

UPC: 038081026213. English.

Art Sheinberg has discovered a gem from the late English Baroque keyboard literature and expertly scored it to sound as if it were originally for strings. The violin ll and viola parts are often doubled, as are the cello and bass parts; there are essentially three parts throughout. This gives a full and balanced sound which accommodates uneven instrumentation. Violin l parts are in third position much of the time, and alternate fingerings given for the other parts will keep other advanced players busy. The piece is in D major throughout, with the exception of brief excursions into A and B minor. Full of rhythmic drive and sparkling counterpoint, the piece is a sure winner with students and an excellent vehicle to teach detached style and ensemble independence. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.