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Re: band transcriptions

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Subject: Re: band transcriptions
From: Alastair Wheeler <alastair.wheeler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 13:57:44 +0000 (GMT)
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On Thu, 13 Feb 1997, Darrall wrote:

> From: Darrall Cutting
> 
> 
> For what it's worth, here's my say about brass bands playing
> transcriptions.  I agree that a  transcription of an orchestral piece
> played by a brass band doesn't sound like  it does played by the I
> orchestra, but, I ask: SO WHAT?!			     There have
> been many brilliant transcriptions of classical works, which don't need or
> attempt to sound like the original. What about "Pictures at an Exhibition",
> for example!
> Many great composers frequently rescored their own works for alternative
> instrumentation, too, depending on available players and financial
> incentive.
> 
> Here's a suggestion for a transcription which I think would work
> brilliantly for brass band:
> 
> Janacek's Sinfonietta, first movement
> Anyone out there who would like to have a go!?

I played a transcription of the complete work at NYWO about 3 summers 
ago, a brilliant piece.

For the first movement, you could play it straight off. (I presume you 
mean the fanfare)

with 9 trumpet parts, 2 euphs and two bass trumpets (in unison, you could 
do this on baritones)  I can't remember if there are trombones, I don't 
think so.  This doesn't give the rest of the band anything to do at all, 
how about transcribing the finale, which is essentially the same but with 
the orchestra added to the fanfare band.

> 
> Darrall Cutting
> Warringah Concert Brass in Sydney
> 
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