Concert Band Program - Fall 2020
Concert Band Program - Fall 2020
Concert Band Program - Fall 2020
October 2019
Concert Band
Music and You
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Thank you for supporting music and the arts at JMU through your attendance
at the Forbes Center. We strive to provide musical experiences of the highest Amy E. Birdsong, conductor
caliber for our students and community. The passion and commitment we see from
our students, particularly as they have opportunities to perform in the magnificent
Forbes Center, is a pleasure to share with you.
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artists. With your support, we will be able to offer our talented students more Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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Tuba Concerto
Incidental Suite is written in three movements. The Tarantella provides a fast 6/8
The concerto is in three movements, following the usual quick-slow-quick dance characterized by the constant use of hemiola -- a syncopated rhythm of three notes
in two counts. In contrast, the Nocturne croons a slow, lazy melody accompanied by lush
pattern. The first is in a sonata form shell with two contrasting themes, the first
and sometimes dissonant harmonies. The Rondo opens in a rather martial style with the
rhythmic in character, the second lyrical. There is a reference made in the percussion section stating rhythmically what becomes the main theme of this finale.
development section of the opening theme of Vaughn William’s Tuba Concerto, Throughout the movement, short interludes of dialogue between the percussion section
but only in passing. The second movement unfolds a long cantabile melody for and other sections occur. For example, in the last few bars, as the piece seems to have
the soloist, which contrasts to a ritornello idea announced three times by the come to an end, the percussion section breaks back in with the final word.
band. The last movement is a rondo form, alternating the main theme with two
episodes. The first of these is a broad, sweeping tune, the second jazz-like in style. - Program Note from Program Notes for Band
After a short cadenza, reference is made to the opening of the concerto, and the
work ends with a triumphal flourish.