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Title	Saints And the Royal , The
Article no.	4039115
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Netherlands (nl)
Publisher *	Molenaar Edition
Publisher's article no. *	MOL 013725080
Series title	Band Music Series
Year of publication	2023
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Composer	Swiggers, Eric
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	D4 (German upper level)
Duration	10:00
Additional info/contents	The Saints and the Royal was composed on behalf of Royal brass band St. Willibrord Heeswijk on the occasion of its 200th anniversary in 2023. When the marching band was founded in 1823, it was given the name "Harmonie Sint Cecilia," referring to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Around 1904, the name was changed to 'Kerkelijke fanfare Willibrord', strongly emphasizing the connection with the church in Heeswijk, of which Saint Willibrord is the patron saint. In 1973, at its 150th anniversary, the band received the predicate 'royal'. From that time on one speaks of the Royal brass band Saint Willibrord. The composition musically depicts both Saints Saint Cecilia and Saint Willibrord and the jubilee royal brass band. Although one of the oldest musical societies in the Netherlands, this fanfare is alive and kicking and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2023. The composition therefore opens festively and energetically. The alto saxophone plays a recitative, the Gregorian "Cantantibus organis Caecilia virgo in corde suo soli domino decantabat" from the vespers of the feast day of Saint Caecilia, the patron saint of music. This is taken over by the full wood and soft brass group. After a brief, playful interlude, this chant is played by the full orchestra, like an organ, larded with circumambulations. St. Willibord was born in England but made the crossing to the Netherlands in 690 to preach the gospel as a missionary. This was far from harmless, and he faced frequent uprisings. After his death, he was buried in Echternach in Luxembourg. In this place, he is commemorated to this day with the annual "Spring Procession" or "Dance Procession". This procession of Echternach went as follows until 1947: 3 steps forward, 2 steps backward. Hence, we hear this procession back in a 5/8 measure: 3 + 2. After this procession, the Gregorian vesper of Sint Caecilia sounds one more time, leading the composition to a reprise of the opening: The jubilee Royal Fanfare Sint Willibord Heeswijk.
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Programme notes *: Saints Cecilia and Willibrord are two outstanding figures of Christianity who play an important role in the history of the Church through their lives, their deeds and their spirituality. Her holiness and devotion have inspired numerous believers and her legacy lives on today. 1. Saint Cecilia: Saint Cecilia is venerated in the Roman Catholic tradition as the patron saint of church music. Her story is shrouded in legends that reflect her life and virtues. Cecilia, a young Christian from Rome in the 3rd century, was dedicated to her faith and lived a life of chastity and charity despite her family's opposition. One of the most famous legends about Saint Cecilia tells of her marriage to Valerian, a pagan man, and her efforts to convert him to Christianity. After her martyrdom, she was tortured and eventually beheaded for her faith. In art, she is often depicted with a musical instrument, which goes back to one of her legends in which she heard heavenly music during her wedding and worshiped God with music. 2. Saint Willibrord: Willibrord, also known as the "Apostle of the Frisians", was an Anglo-Saxon missionary and bishop who lived in the 7th century. He was born in Northumbria and entered a monastery where he developed a deep spirituality and missionary vocation. At the invitation of the Frankish King Pepin the Middle, Willibrord set off for Frisia to preach the Gospel. Willibrord's mission was marked by numerous challenges, but he remained steadfast in his faith and commitment to the spread of Christianity. He founded monasteries, churches and schools and played a decisive role in the Christianization of the Dutch territories. His contribution to the spread of the Christian faith in Europe is invaluable and his devotion to God and people has left a deep mark to this day. Saints Cecilia and Willibrord embody in different ways the essential values of Christianity: love, faith, charity and mission. Their life stories inspire believers around the world to remain true to their faith and work for the Kingdom of God. Through their canonization, they became role models and advocates for many believers who seek their help and guidance. The celebration of their festivals and the veneration of their relics are expressions of the gratitude and reverence that believers feel for their heritage and their contribution to the Christian tradition. Saints Cecilia and Willibrord remain living witnesses of the faith and grace of God for the Church and the faithful, who continue to work through their lives and intercession. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Molenaar Tags: Faith and Religions Gods, Godheads and Saints Personalities and VIPss

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	Saints And the Royal , The (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Saints And the Royal , The (concert/wind band), full score

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