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Camille Saint-Saëns
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Carnival of the Animals
A masterpiece of classical literature, this marvelous work adapts beautifully for concert band in the expert hands of Jay Bocook. The woodwinds and brass share the spotlight on Introduction and Royal March of the Lions. Next, the tubas are featured on The Elephant. Mallet percussion are featured on Fossils, and the entire ensemble gets a workout on the Finale. In addition to providing quality literature for your students, audiences are sure to find this enjoyable. (5:30)SKU: HL4002363 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Danse Bacchanale
One of opera’s most famous scenes is now available in this skilled adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal dance scene from Samson and Delila. After opening with an evocative violin solo, the tension-filled movement accelerates to a brilliant finish, depicting the drama surrounding Samson’s destruction of the temple and his enemies.SKU: HL4491201 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Danse Macabre
This work was originally scored as a tone poem that was written in 1874 by well-known French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The basis of the piece is an old French superstition where at the stroke of midnight on Halloween, Death appears and summons the dead to dance while he plays his music for them. In a familiar 3/4, it’s spooky enough for a Halloween performance and classical enough for any program or contest all year long! (3:15)SKU: AL43101 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Danse Macabre (from Symphonic Poem in G minor, Op. 40)
One of Saint-Saëns’ most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachable version can be programmed on a Halloween or light classic program. Dur: 2:00 (Grade 2)SKU: HL4490656 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Theme from Havanaise
Here’s a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saëns, originally written for violin and orchestra. Featuring the familiar “habañera” rhythm throughout, Robert’s superb new arrangement brings this standard of the violin repertoire to the concert stage for string orchestras.SKU: HL4491163
