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Re: Horovitz

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Subject: Re: Horovitz
From: Connie Varner <cvarner@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 1995 10:16:48 -0400

Nigel,

> 
> I've been asked to take a band through Horovitz's Ballad for Band (I
> hope I've recalled the name of the piece and spelt the conductor correctly).
> 

Our band (Triangle Brass Band of Research Triangle Park, NC) played 
this piece a few years ago.  It was a test piece at the NABBA
Championships in 1992.

> If anyone knows the piece I'd appreciate some background information and
> any snippets of things to watch for.
>

Basically, Ballet is a good name -- the piece is sectional, in that
there are distinct themes, which might be compared to balletic scenes.
The opening is clearly an overture, then there are different sections
which are, I believe, likened to a drunken sailor, water sprites, etc.
I think all of this is explained in the conductor's notes.  The piece
is not terribly difficult, technically, as much as it's hard to 
put together in a cohesive way (the transitions between scenes, so to
speak).  The are some exposed sections for the Soprano, Flugel and
Repiano, the Flugel has a long melodious solo, and good ensemble 
playing is needed, too.

It wasn't the best piece of brass band music I've ever played, but
neither was it the worst.

Hope this helps!
 
Connie

Connie Varner
CE, Cisco Systems
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina  

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