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Title	An Original Suite
Article no.	9039370
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Suite
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	DirStm (Condensed Score and parts)
Country of publication	United Kingdom (uk)
Publisher *	Boosey & Hawkes
Publisher's article no. *	QMB 168
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Delivery publisher's art.no. *	BH 6100180
EAN (GTIN) *	9790060052637
ISMN *	979-0-0600-5263-7
ISMN-10 *	M-0600-5263-7
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Composer	Jacob, Gordon
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	D4 (German upper level)
Duration	10:30
Additional info/contents	Gordon Jacob composed several pieces for military band, the first of which was An Original Suite. The word "original" in the title was included to distinguish the composition from the transcription which made up the majority of the band's repertoire in that time period. The first movement March is characterized by rhythmic staccato motifs. The second movement Intermezzo brings a cantilena-like song melody. The finale Allegro con brio is of an aggressive, virtuoso nature. Simultaneous eighth and triplet rhythms, virtuoso melody lines of the woodwinds and staccato chains of the trumpets determine this effective final movement.

No.	Track title	Sound sample
1	March
2	Intermezzo
3	Finale

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Programme notes *: "An Original Suite" by Gordon Jacob: A groundbreaking composition for wind orchestra The composition "An Original Suite" by Gordon Jacob not only marks a milestone in the career of the renowned British composer, but also a significant turning point in the history of wind band literature. As Jacob's first composition for wind orchestra, he wanted to use the designation "Original" to make it clear that this suite was consciously intended to stand out from the arrangements for wind orchestra that were prevalent at the time. The suite consists of three movements, each offering a unique musical mood and expressiveness. The first movement, "March", is characterized by rhythmic staccato motifs that give the piece a powerful and dynamic atmosphere. Jacob's masterful command of orchestral sound and his deft use of instrumentation techniques make this movement an energetic and enthralling experience for listeners. The second movement, "Intermezzo", represents a calm and lyrical contrast to the first movement. Here Jacob introduces a cantilena-like song melody, carried by delicate harmonies and melodic lines. This movement showcases Jacob's ability to express emotional depth and subtle nuances in his music, offering listeners a moment of reflection and contemplation. The finale, "Allegro con brio", forms the crowning conclusion of the suite and impresses with its aggressive and virtuoso nature. Here, eighth-note and triplet rhythms appear simultaneously, while virtuoso melodic lines from the woodwinds merge with staccato chains from the trumpets to create an effective and rousing final movement. Jacob's masterful command of dynamics and rhythm, combined with his ability to layer and vary tonal textures, makes this movement a highlight of the suite and an impressive example of his compositional artistry. Overall, "An Original Suite" by Gordon Jacob is not only a masterpiece of concert band literature, but also a groundbreaking work that paved the way for a new era of original compositions for concert band. With its multi-layered structure, its powerful expressivity and its technical sophistication, this suite remains a fascinating and inspiring work for musicians and listeners all over the world. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Boosey & Hawkes

	Format
	An Original Suite (concert/wind band), Condensed Score and parts
	An Original Suite (concert/wind band), piano reduction
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