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Title	An Outdoor Overture
Article no.	9039380
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Overture (original composition)
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Boosey & Hawkes Hal Leonard
Publisher's article no. *	QMB 157
Delivery publisher *	Schott Music GmbH & Co KG
Delivery publisher's art.no. *	BHI 6100053
EAN (GTIN) *	9790051615711
ISMN *	979-0-051-61571-1
ISMN-10 *	M-051-61571-1
Year of publication	1938
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Composer	Copland, Aaron
Difficulty level	5
Evaluation level of countries	D5 (German highest level)
Duration	8:50
Additional info/contents	The term 'outdoor' is intended to express the fact that it is a spatial-chordal notation.
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Programme notes *: There are precious few works written for the modern concert band by composers with the fame of Aaron Copland. Written originally for orchestra, this transcription for concert band was penned by the composer himself, another rarity. The overture is an exciting and vibrant selection that presents many of the stylistic, melodic, rhythmic, and referential elements that so identify Copland as a singular American composer. Indeed, though there are no direct references to specific American folk songs, a sense of the history of America comes through strongly throughout the work; one is reminded of Copland's Billy the Kid and Rodeo ballets and the Lincoln Portrait when encountering this little gem. The overture begins with a signature motive that dominates the first forty measures, both in its original and inverted forms. This is followed by a vibrant dance replete with syncopation and boisterous celebration. A beautiful lyric section or interlude then occurs, simple and elegant, before the dance returns with a sudden burst of energy. From that point forward, the work presses on, employing the opening measures, the spirited dance, and the lyrical song in many and varied combinations and sequences. It finishes with a triumphant restatement of the opening motive for a most exciting finale. This is a challenging work, as it demands virtuosity from the solo trumpet, and technical agility from virtually all players. An authentic trancription, Copland refuses to defer to band tradition and writes in C, Bb, Eb, D, and E Major keys before returning to the joyful and sunny C major for the final statement. Young bands will find that is wonderful music will stretch their musical knowledge and abilities. Mature bands will find it refreshing to spend some time in the sharp keys, another rarity in band literature. This overture is aptly named, offering the modern Concert Band a bright, refreshing, and playful style. The band world is fortunate to have this work from a major composer. Quelle/Source: CD-Covertext Information: Boosey/Schott Music

	Format
	An Outdoor Overture (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	An Outdoor Overture (concert/wind band), full score
	16 Mid Europe: Welt Jugendblasorchester Projekt (WYWOP) 2016, audio CD
	Bernstein-Schuman-Copland-Reed, audio CD
	Legacy of Aaron Copland, The, audio CD
	Overtures #2 (Windmaster Series #5), audio CD

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