Samuel R. Hazo
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Three Concert Fanfares
These brief yet powerful fanfares will serve a variety of functions for concert programming. Written with moderate and stately tempos, these fanfares are easy to learn but provide a grand and impressive sound for just about any ensemble. Dur: 2:00 (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL04002569 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Voices of the Sky
Our sky is never the same – from day to day or even hour to hour. It holds the brightest and darkest things we will ever see, and in addition is capable of displaying every imaginable color and mood. Through this expressive work, Samuel Hazo has translated the many qualities of the sky into musical moods. The opening section features flowing melodies beautifully developed between soloistic and full ensemble playing. The “sinister” fast section features driving rhythms, mixed meters and a crescendo that evolves into a powerful setting of the original melody. Sam’s sense of timing and emotional pacing is strongly evident in this effective work. Dur: 5:45 (Includes Full Performance CD)SKU: HL04002389 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
We Meet Again (Concert Opener)
We Meet Again is a regal overture for developing bands that evolves from a powerful fanfare into a fugue-like allegro section, building to a glorious ending. This concise concert opener will excite young musicians the first time through the piece, and keep them intrigued with each repetition. Commissioned by the Waller (TX) Jr. High Band and premiered at the 2009 National Concert Band Festival. Dur: 1:50 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04002965 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Whisper to Their Souls (based on “Greensleeves”)
Here is a unique and creative setting of the familiar tune Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) that opens with the melody scored softly for the woodwinds. The full ensemble contributes a series of harmonically rich phrases until the work reaches an emotional climax at the powerfully scored key change. While this is certainly effective as a holiday offering, it can be performed as a memorable tone poem any time of the year. Dur: 4:10SKU: HL04002667
