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Title	Hymnsong Variants
Article no.	9328260
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.
Publisher's article no. *	BD 9666
Delivery publisher *	Alfred Publishing Company (UK) Ltd
Delivery publisher's art.no. *	ALF 00-BD9666
Series title	Young Band Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9780757932281
ISBN *	978-0-7579-3228-1
ISBN-10 *	0-7579-3228-2
UPC *	029156213256
Year of publication	1996
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Composer	Smith, Robert W.
Difficulty level	2
Evaluation level of countries	CJ
Duration	4:20
Additional info/contents	Pflichtstück JBO Wettbewerb 2017 des ÖBV, Stufe CJ This work, from the pen of Robert W. Smith, consists of an original theme with a set of three variations. A charismatic melody sets the scene and knits itself to a trio of stunning contrasts. As one expects from this talented composer, percussion plays a vital role to add hue and texture, driving the piece to a forceful finale.
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Programme notes *: Notes to conductor: "Hymsong Variants" is set of three variations based upon an original theme by the composer. In addition to serving as a concert/festival selection, it was also intended as a teaching piece suitable to introduce a major key with it's relative minor. The opening quarter note should be as strong and vibrant as possible and a full beat in lenght. The responding baritone solo and tuba solo in the fourth bar should be freely interpreted. Iwould suggest using the mallet/triangle figure in measure four to set up the tempo of the theme beginning in bar five. The main theme should be presented as expressively as possible at bar five. Careful attention to dynamic shaping as well as tonal balance and blend are crucial to an effective performance. The transition to the first variation beginning in measure thirteen should be very energetic. The first variation begins with the clarinet choir presenting the melody. In contrast to the supporting ostinato rhythm, the clarinets should be as smooth and lyrical as possible. The flute and oboe join the clarinets in measure 25. However, the balance should be a bit heavy in thew clarinets. Strive for clarity between the upper woodwind melody and the countermelody in the baritone/tenor sax/bassoon in this section. The tonal center shifts to the relative minor at measure thirty three. The percussion figures in the toms and timpani should not overshadow the clarinets. Work for an energy in the percussion without an obtrusive presence. Free feel to adjust the dynamic markings to insure balance as the melody is presented by the flutes/oboe in measure thirty seven. The transition to the second variation begins at measure forty five. Strive for an even crecenso throughout the ensemble leading to the timpani solos in measures fifty one and fifty two. The second variation is a chorale setting of the theme. The baritone solo should be as freely and expressively played as possible. Pay careful attention to the ritards in this variation. The second ends with a fermata which resolves to the final note in measure seventy two. Draw out this effect as far as musically appropriate. The third variation begins in the relative minor with three very aggressive unison/octave "exclamation points". The ostinato from variation one returns to serve as the basis for the melody stated in the low brass and woodwinds. The entire variatin should be as energetically interpreted as possible. The return to the major key begins in measure ninety five. Keep the energetic flowing with careful attention given to the upper woodwinds and mallets with their ostinato figure. The final build beginning at measure one hundred seven should be exaggerated. The percussion entrances should be supportive of the crescendo in the winds. The final two notes should be as bombastic as possible with careful attention given to the final crescendo. I hope you and your students find "Hymsong Variants" a musically and educationally rewarding experience. Best wishes for a great performance. Quelle/Source: Robert W. Smith

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