Grace Valley Overture Steve Hodges

Titel / Title: Grace Valley Overture
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: By Steve Hodges
Publisher #: 36675
Kategorie / Category: Concert Band
Instrumentation:
Serie / Series: Challenger Band Series
UPC: 038081417462
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This energetic overture opens strongly with the low brass presenting a melodic arpeggio motive that recurs throughout the A section of the piece. The B section provides an excellent contrast with an expressive presentation by the woodwinds leading to a sensitive chorale setting. With shifting minor and major modes, the section builds with the brass before ending in a tranquil manner. A repeat of the opening section leads to a dynamic coda, bringing the piece to an exciting conclusion. "This is well written educational material that plays at the more technical end of this grade level." -The Instrumentalist

CHALLENGER

This energetic overture opens strongly with the low brass presenting a melodic arpeggio motive that recurs throughout the A section of the piece. The B section provides an excellent contrast with an expressive presentation by the woodwinds leading to a sensitive chorale setting. With shifting minor and major modes, the section builds with the brass before ending in a tranquil manner. The opening section repeats to a dynamic coda, bringing the piece to an exciting conclusion.