Score and Parts-Arranged by Frank Erickson. This exceptional work holds a special place in concert band literature (grades 4-5). In a bright 6/8 tempo throughout the wonderful vitality of Grainger's writing makes for a truly memorable musical experience.
SKU: HL.49002618
ISBN 9790220107344. UPC: 884088053413. 9.0x12.0x0.216 inches.
SKU: HL.49020244
SKU: AP.36-A936390
UPC: 659359535758. English.
One of Percy Aldridge Grainger's most popular encores was improvisations on English Morris Dance tunes that he programmed as Country Gardens. An instant hit, Grainger finalized this setting in spring 1918, and after publication in 1919, the sales of the sheet music broke publishing records and brought in the sort of steady income that is the envy of composers everywhere. While he used the funds to subsidize the careers of many fellow artists, Grainger became so identified with this rather lightweight piece that he came to despise it. Publisher G. Schirmer, wishing to capitalize on the popularity of Country Gardens, assigned Adolf Schmid, one of their in-house writers, to create this excellent orchestral version published in 1925. Schmid was an Austrian-American composer of some stature who, as a staff writer for the firm G. Schirmer, created orchestral versions of Grainger's Irish Tune from County Derry and Children's March, as well as music by numerous other composers. Schmid's orchestration served as the source material for a band version of Country Gardens that appeared in 1931, attributed to Tom Clark. The following note appeared on the concert band Synoptic Score (a most un-Grainger-like term): String-Bass and Harp (or any other) parts from Adolf Schmid's Arrangement of this number for orchestra (Galaxy No. 269) may be used with this band arrangement, affirming the relationship between Schmid's orchestration and Clark's band version. This edition has been revised and edited by R. Mark Rogers. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(4-5): Hp.Pno(opt.): Str(9.8.7.6.5 in set).
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SKU: AP.36-A936301
ISBN 9798892705585. UPC: 659359956157. English.
SKU: HL.49030419
ISBN 9790220119507. UPC: 884088053000. 9.0x12.0x0.426 inches.
SKU: HL.1455414
UPC: 196288209454. 9.0x12.0x0.48 inches.
One of Grainger's most popular piano encores was improvisations on English Morris Dance tunes that he programmed as COUNTRY GARDENS.Adolf Schmid's 1925 orchestration displays many features that bear witness to his deep knowledge of Percy Grainger's orchestral palette, making it ideal for symphonic wind band adaptation. Grainger's mature concept of the wind band is seen in CHILDREN'S MARCH, LINCOLNSHIRE POSY, and LADS OF WAMPHRAY. With this knowledge in hand, Mark Rogers has created a wind-band scoring (appearing for the first time with full score) that should delight conductors looking for a concise introduction into the world of Percy Grainger.
SKU: AP.45845
UPC: 038081524405. English.
The innovative variety found in the music of Percy Grainger is showcased in this string-friendly arrangement of four of his endearing favorites from the concert repertoire. Included are Irish Tune from County Derry, Mock Morris, My Robin Is to the Greenwood Gone, and Children's March: Over the Hills and Far Away. This arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents a highly musical programming option for concert or contest, written to bring out the very best from your players. (4:15).
SKU: AP.45845S
UPC: 038081524412. English.
