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Title	Apples
Article no.	4046064
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 *	Niel A Kjos Music Company
Publisher's article no. *	WB 499
EAN (GTIN) *	0084027049372
UPC *	084027049372
Year of publication	2018
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Composer	Boysen, Andrew Jr.
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D2 (German lower level)
Duration	2:50
Additional info/contents	These “apples” are a retirement gift for an energetic music teacher with a 30-year career split between two schools. Apples is minimalist in nature, using the number 15 as a generating force and structured using a process in which repeating layers enter and leave after playing their passage three times. Each of these layers is 5 measures long with 3 beats to the measure (15 beats per passage). The basic melodic cell for the piece begins with a harmonic 3rd moving to a harmonic 5th.
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Programme notes *: The composition "Apples" by Andrew Boysen Jr. is a fascinating and innovative piece, set in 3/4 time and labeled "Energetic". This work is characterized by its minimalist nature, using the number 15 as a generating force to create a unique musical structure. The composition is structured in a way where repeating layers come in and out after playing their passage three times. Each of these layers is five bars long and has three beats per bar, giving a total of 15 beats per passage. The musical demands and range of the individual instruments in "Apples" are at a level that can be mastered by students in classroom music programs at the specified level of performance. Still, the piece demands confident performance, as the music's occasionally transparent orchestration forces the players to play precisely and in sync. Particularly noteworthy are the short but critical solos for trumpet and horn, which provide the talented soloists with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The origin story of “Apples” gives the piece a special meaning. It was composed specifically for Randy Atkinson and the Taft Middle School 7th-8th Grade Band in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This was in celebration of Randy's retirement after 30 years as a teacher, 15 years of which he taught at Taft Middle School and 15 years at neighboring Linn-Mar High School. The inspiration for the piece came from conversations with Randy's daughter, a local music teacher, and Bob Manson, a former colleague and friend at Taft. The work was created to honor Randy's energetic personality and his popularity among his students. "Apples" is therefore not only a musical work of art, but also a heartfelt tribute to a dedicated teacher and the importance of his work in the field of education. It combines musical innovation, technical challenges and emotional depth in an enchanting composition that is a delight for both performers and listeners alike. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Neil A Kjos Music Company

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	Apples (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Apples (concert/wind band), full score

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