orchestra music of Sy Brandon
Americana Suite - This work consists of three of the movements from the award-winning 2000 composition for string orchestra, "New England Time Capsules," that has been expanded for a small chamber orchestra. The first movement is "Amerindian Harvest Dance", a colorful and rhythmic movement with some percussive sounds in the strings. The second movement "The Pilgrims" uses "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" for a set of variations. The third movement "Birth of a Nation" uses adaptations of "Chester" and "Yankee Doodle". Advanced
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Arizona Centennial Overture - Arizona Centennial Overture was commissioned by the Arizona Commission on the Arts as part of the Centennial Legacy Project to help celebrate Arizona’s centennial. The overture pays tribute to the unique blend of the various cultures that had a part in shaping Arizona into what it is today. This six and a half minute composition is divided into three main sections. The first section begins with fanfares that announce the celebration. After thirty seconds, the introduction fades into music that pays tribute to the pioneers that migrated to Arizona. The second section pays tribute to the various Native American cultures that are a large part of Arizona’s history and its present way of life. The third section is influenced by Mariachi music to recognize the Hispanic influence in Arizona. Advanced
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Celebration Overture - A reduced instrumentation version of the winning composition in WITF-FM’s Composition Competition.This six minute overture alternates sections of fanfare-like figures with sections of playful rhythms and counterpoint. The overall form consists of two main sections that contrast each other and a middle section that serves as a development of previously stated material. The composition is an economical one as its material is derived primarily from the opening brass fanfare and the woodwind counter melody. The modal melodic and harmonic material is interwoven with polyrhythm, imitation, counterpoint, and timbral changes to create a composition reflective of the excitement of this celebration. Advanced
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Passacaglia on Old 100th - This composition uses "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" as a passacaglia theme for a set of variations. Advanced Intermediate
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Prelude and Celebration - A reduced instrumentation version of the winning composition in WITF-FM’s Composition Competition with an added slow prelude using motives from the allegro section. The Allegro alternates sections of fanfare-like figures with sections of playful rhythms and counterpoint. The overall form consists of two main sections that contrast each other and a middle section that serves as a development of previously stated material. The composition is an economical one as its material is derived primarily from the opening brass fanfare and the woodwind counter melody. The modal melodic and harmonic material is interwoven with polyrhythm, imitation, counterpoint, and timbral changes to create a composition reflective of the excitement of this celebration. Advanced
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