Funeral Music Of Queen... - Henry Purcell

Funiculi Funicula (3 or 4 Trumpets Solo)

Funiculi' Funicula' - Luigi Denza

Funiculi, Funicula - James Swearingen

An appealing and exciting arrangement of a popular Neapolitan song of the 1880's. Arranged as a tarantella and set for the full resources of the modern concert band Perfect as an encore selection!

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Funiculi-Funicula

Here's a rousing arrangement of a well-known melody in 6/8 time that your students will want to play again and again. It's filled with driving rhythms, 'oom-pa-pa' bass lines, strong accents, and a vigorous ending. A few trombone glissandos are included for some good-natured fun as well. Your students will be humming this unforgettable melody for hours after rehearsal! (Grade 1)

Funiculi-Funicula - Traditional

Funiculi-Funicula Rhapsody - Luigi Denza

This famous melody was written for the 1880 opening of Mt. Vesuvius' funicular railway, lyrics were by Peppino Turco. Mr. Goto's fantasy commands immediate excitement with unmuffled percussion and bold fanfares that segue into a proper tarantella and trombone soli. Carefully observe relative dynamics throughout the 6/8 section, and give all dotted quarter notes equal treatment. Dynamic contrast is critical to maintaining interest in the returning melodic line. The alto/tenor voiced counter line at G should dominate. Take advantage of the novel woodwinds solis at H emphasizing lower voices. The polyrhythmic feel at J and K is best conducted in one; have all "play to" the melody. Enjoy the romantic potential of section L and do not exceed the indicated tempo. Sections N and O can be decidedly mechanical. Certainly "pull out the stops" at the concluding 6/8, but continue to observe all tempi and dynamics for a most effective finale.

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Funiculi-Funicula with SATB - Traditional

Funk Attack - Otto M. Schwarz

Otto M. Schwarz is endeavoring to contribute new ideas to concert band literature. He has contributed in the field of multimedia (Asteroid), and with his many compositions in symphonic/modern arrangement (Jazz Waltz No 1, Fire and Ice or Band Fever). His new composition Funk Attack is, as the name suggests, a piece in funk style. Otto M. Schwarz first gained his experience in his style in the 8o?s, transcribing numbers by famos Amerarican bands including "Earth, Wind and Fire", "Tower of Power"", and the British slap idol "Mark King" (Level 42). Funk attack is atypical of "the concert band scene" and requires absolute precision in phrasing and rhythm. Without the support of agreat percussion groove, the orchestra plays an interlocked theme in the central section in style of recent American Big Bands. Otto M. Schwarz dedicated this work to "Alexander Veit and Symphonic Winds".

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Funk it Up! - Alan Fernie