Variations on a Pentatonic Theme Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)

Rob Goorhuis wrote his Variations on a Pentatonic Theme (1987) for the Royal Wind band of Thorn, conductor Jan Cober. The work consists of five character variations on a pentatonic (five-tone) theme. The basic elements of the theme are the descending minor third and the descending major second, which in the course of the composition build up to a broad melody, unfolding itself in the final variation. The first variation resembles minimal music in its repetitive rhythmic motives. The second variation is explosive in character: rapid broken chords provide a background for soft solo motifs. The third variation is a quiet intermezzo on a slow chorale theme, creating two contrasting moods. The fourth variation is a light-hearted scherzo. The final variation is a brilliant finale with all the necessary ingredients, or, in the composer's words, "the works" Testpiece WMC 2005 Concert Division. 18:00

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Variations on a Scottish Folk Song (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Fraser, Bruce

Inspired by the wonderful "Variations on a Korean Folk Song" by John Barnes Chance, "Variations on a Scottish Folk Song" builds variations on theTraditional song "Ye Banks and Braes." It has a particularly beautiful and strong melody. The work opens creating a peaceful atmosphere before launching into the five dance-like variations.

Variations on a Scottish Folk Song (Concert Band - Score Only) - Fraser, Bruce

Inspired by the wonderful "Variations on a Korean Folk Song" by John Barnes Chance, "Variations on a Scottish Folk Song" builds variations on theTraditional song "Ye Banks and Braes." It has a particularly beautiful and strong melody. The work opens creating a peaceful atmosphere before launching into the five dance-like variations.

Variations on a Theme by Greig (Concert Band - Score and Parts)

Variations on a Theme by Grieg is designed to give your best players an opportunity to play a solo with band accompaniment. Using the famous Morning theme from the popular Peer Gynt Suite as the basis, a new composition is created that is a set of variations on this theme.

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Variations on a Theme by Mozart (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - McGinty, Anne

Based on Mozart's keyboard variations on "Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman," K. 265, the main theme of this arrangement is also known as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." The variations are sophisticated yet easy to learn, and every section in the band has a chance to play the melody. Creative and effective writing for beginning players. Duration: 2.30

Variations on a Theme by Schumann (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Schumann, Robert - Bullock, Jack

A very regal addition to the young band literature, this variation on the lovely Schumann theme will permit teaching of the minor mode in a delightfully innovative setting. There is ample opportunity to feature the woodwind and brass sections independently. Duration: 3.00

Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Jager, Robert

In the conductor's notes by the composer, Robert Jager says, "The theme is 'The Happy Farmer,' and the variations evolve one from the other throughout the work using rhythmic, melodic and intervallic relationships for their basis of variance." This major work, long unavailable, once again brightens the concert band programming of professional, service, collegiate, and quality high school organizations everywhere. Duration: 9.30

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Variations on an African Hymnsong (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hilliard, Quincy

Exciting music based on a Nigerian folk hymn, Quincy Hilliard's setting is perfect for contest or concert use. Interesting harmonies, beautiful tone colours and driving polyrhythms all combine to make this a very appealing selection, especially for groups with large percussion sections. Give your students a glimpse of music from another culture rarely heard or performed by wind bands. Truly Exceptional!Duration: 6.00

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Variations on an Austrian Folksong (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Oswald, Gerald

Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote this folksong about himself. His grim sense of humour and his attitude towards life, that humour can get you through anything, are readily apparent in this new piece. Gerald Oswald's Variations on an Austrian Folk Song received top honours at the 2010 Austrian Composition Contest.Duration: 6:45

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Variations on an English Carol (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Moss, John

Based on the well-known carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, John Moss has created a unique setting that takes the familiar tune through a series of creative variations and styles. The variety in textures and compositional devices makes this one particularly appealing.