Introit - Fisher Tull

Introit and Celebration - Tom Mitchell

This work opens with a dramatic adagio maestoso consisting of broad contrasting rhythms and dissonant brass harmonies. It then leads to the bright allegro con spirito that is marked with rhythmic chordal figures under flowing melodic lines and exciting meter changes. A brief andante expressivo supplies a change of mood and texture before the grandiose and powerful ending. A highlight for any program.

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Introtus - Traditional

The Latin word "Introitus" means 'entry'. Originally, this was a psalm sung to accompany the entrance of a bishop, priest or celebrant into the church. Later it was incorporated into the mass with alternating sung and spoken text, reflecting the mood of the liturgy. Jacob de Haan's Introitus, in which he has arranged the hymns Puer natus est nobis and Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich, is a wonderful introduction to the Christmas season and can be performed with any instrumental combination with mixed choir and organ ad libitum.

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Intuition - Larry Clark

Intuition is a march for the youngest of students that uses only the first six notes of the Bb scale and the most difficult rhythm is two repeated eighth-notes. Even with limited technical demands, you won't believe how much this sounds like a more involved march. It has all of the hallmarks of an American march in form with three strains with different melodic material. The only difference is there is no modulation at the trio. It is a perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to beginning students, and its exceptionally tuneful as well!

Invasion - Ralph Ford

Invasion of the Christmas Crabs - Victor Lopez

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Invention No. 1 - Band - Set

Invention No. 2 - Band - Set

Invention No. 3 - Blahnik - Set

Inventions from the Sacred Harp - James Curnow

We urge you to look at this important new composition by James Curnow. This symphonic variant style treatment of themes based on the shape-note tune Resignation is a magnificent compositional exploration. Once your group has achieved the ability to perform at this level of difficulty, they deserve to play music with the challenge and masterful quality that Inventions from the Sacred Harp presents. Even a brief analysis of the score reveals composition and development techniques that are reserved for pieces on an impressive scale. A more thorough analysis lets you appreciate the complexity of the compositional processes found in the very fabric of this major work.The historical significance of The Sacred Harp provides the opportunity for some cross-curricular work as well.

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