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A simplified arrangement of the three principal themes from Johannes Brahms' immortal and ever-popular overture.
It is easy enough to be played well by a second year elementary band yet it preserves the musical essence of the original.
GRADE/LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
1.5/2.0
PERFORMANCE TIME:
approx.2:30
KEY(S):
Eb Major modulating to Bb Major
INSTRUMENTATION:
Conventional cadet concert band: Flute, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Alto & Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpets, F Horns, Trombones, Baritone & Bassoon, Electric or String Bass, Basses, Percussion.
Keyboard part is also included which will allow this piece to be performed regardless of any missing woodwind or brass instruments.
Also included are parts for brass band instruments: Eb Horn, Bb Trombones (TC), Eb Basses (TC), and Bb Basses (TC).
INSTRUMENTAL RANGES:
Clarinets remain below the break, 1st Trumpet up to 4th line D., Trombones up to Middle C.
TECHNICAL AND MUSICAL CHALLENGES:
Some long, soft notes that have to be played with beautiful, controlled tone.
Precise staccato attacks required in middle section.
PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS:
Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal
Mallets: Orchestra Bells
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