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Title	Virginia
Article no.	4006724
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Programme music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	De Haske Publications
Publisher's article no. *	DHP 1012561-010
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Inspiration Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035051795
ISMN *	979-0-03505179-5
ISMN-10 *	M-03505179-5
Year of publication	2001
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Composer	De Haan, Jacob
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level); D4 (German upper level)
Duration	9:10
Additional info/contents	Commissioned by "Koninklijk Texels Fanfarecorps" (Netherlands) on the occasion of its 110th anniversary – Frank Meijer, conductor. On the map, the American state of Virginia looks like a slightly crooked triangle. This form is visually reflected in the present composition, which illuminates the state from three different perspectives, three time periods that were of particular importance for Virginia: colonization, slavery and the American Civil War. The moving events were translated into sometimes lively, sometimes slow, sometimes combative, sometimes peaceful and sometimes melancholic and finally optimistic music. An expressive work about a moving piece of American history! Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2 Ob Fag EsClr Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in F+Eb 1,2,3 Trb in C 1,2,3 (BC) Trb in Bb 1,2,3 (BC+TC) Euph in C (BC) Euph in Bb (BC+TC) EsTub (BC+TC) BTub (BC+TC) Tub in C KB Tmp Perc 1,2,3 Mlt
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Programme notes *: The History of Slavery in Virginia and the American Civil War The history of slavery in Virginia dates back to early colonial times. As early as the early 17th century, English settlers began bringing African slaves to Virginia to work on the tobacco plantations. The plantation economy and the demand for cheap labor fueled the expansion of the slave system. Over time, Virginia's slave population grew steadily. Slaves were used not only on the tobacco plantations but also in other areas such as mining, crafts and households. The institution of slavery became firmly integrated into Virginia's social, economic, and political structure. Despite the system of oppression and exploitation, there were repeated slave rebellions and resistance to slavery in Virginia. For example, Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831, in which slaves rebelled against their owners, is well known. These events highlighted the discontent and desire for freedom among enslaved people. The issue of slavery was a central trigger for the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861. Tensions between the North and South, centered primarily on economic, political and moral differences, ultimately culminated in armed conflict. Virginia played a crucial role in the Civil War as it was one of the leading slaveholding states in the South and fought politically for the Confederacy. The Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) in 1861 was one of the first battles of the war and took place in Virginia. This battle marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict that divided the country and claimed great casualties. The American Civil War ended in 1865 with the defeat of the Confederacy and the abolition of slavery through the 13th Amendment. The Reconstruction era that followed was a time of transition and challenge for Virginia and the entire country. Despite the formal abolition of slavery, many African Americans in Virginia and other southern states remained victims of discrimination, racism, and economic exploitation. The history of slavery in Virginia and the American Civil War are inextricably linked and have shaped the fate of the country. Despite the abolition of slavery, the impact of the institution long remained, shaping the social, political, and economic landscape of the South and the nation as a whole. The story of this dark period reminds us of the importance of the fight for justice, equality and human rights. The American state of Virginia has a somewhat jagged triangular shape on the map. This can be seen metaphorically in this composition, which illuminates this state from three angles. These perspectives represent three periods that play an important role in Virginia's history: colonization, slavery and the American Civil War. The composition begins with a short, expressive introduction at a slow tempo, followed by two parts at lively tempos. The adventures and hardships of the first colonists are described here. They are initially represented by a characteristic theme with a lively, typically American-sounding accompaniment, from which a new theme emerges. Through a regular change of time signatures (6/8 and 2/4) and keys, the music finally settles into a unison final note that represents the colonists' achievement of their goal - in 1607 they founded the first permanent English settlement: Jamestown. Black slaves from foreign countries were imported into Virginia in 1619 to benefit the tobacco plantations. This is expressed in the following slow movement, in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point. You can also hear elements of blues that reflect the emotional world of the slaves. In the brass sections you can hear the premonition of the American Civil War, in which Virginia becomes the main battlefield. The battle between the northern and southern states is shown in a war-like part. The same theme is used as in the first sentence, where the colonists fought with the Indians. Liberation and hope shine through in the slow final theme, in which we find the minor key theme of the middle section. However, the theme here is played in a major key, which expresses optimism for the future. Quelle/Source: Jacob de Haan Information: De Haske Wind Repertory Project Virgina, Jacob de Haan amerikanische Bürgerkrieg Wikipedia: Virginia Tags: Wars and battles Countries and cities travels Human rights and racism Contemporary History and Historical Events

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