Johannes Brahms
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Academic Festival Overture
Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture was composed in the summer of 1880 for the conferment of his own honorary doctorate of philosophy degree by Breslau University. The piece is based on a number of student songs that would have been familiar to those in attendance at the time. The themes derived from four of those songs have been used in this arrangement for young band and are presented in the same order in which they appear in Brahms’s original. Careful attention to the written dynamics and articulations will aid your students in creating an authentic performance of this transcription. A perfect choice for young bands at festival.SKU: AL20709 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Academic Festival Overture
Although conceived as a comical academic musical representation by its renowned composer, this overture is lyrical and exciting. There are opportunities for your students to present sudden stylistic changes and tempo shifts which permit for both performance and teaching. It is still used in a variety of settings (even in its comedic intent) in films and on the more serious concert stage. This arrangement includes generous cuing to accommodate incomplete instrumentations. Classic, familiar and even humorous, it is a sure winner for your developing band. (3:45)SKU: AL39563 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Brahms’ Waltz 2 Ways
Chocked full of special ingredients, here are two contrasting settings of a lovely Brahm’s waltz; first a lush traditional setting, then an upbeat jazz-waltz treatment. A tasty choice that is sure to be savored by audiences and students alike! (3:15)SKU: AL45807 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Finale from Brahms’s Symphony No. 1
This easy arrangement from one of the most popular symphonies of all time remains remarkably faithful to the spirit of the original. Starting with a rousing cut-time intro, it moves through a beautiful chorale section to the famous lyric theme, which leads to its ultimate conclusion in a return of the opening music. A great introduction to the works of Brahms. (2:00)
Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 28.SKU: AL29442 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
The Village Bells (Les Cloche du Hameau)
From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightful concert piece.SKU: HL4491641
