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Title	Appalachian Overture
Article no.	9045660
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 *	Wingert-Jones Publications
Publisher's article no. *	WJ 3010161
Year of publication	1983
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Composer	Barnes, James
Opus no.	Op.51
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level); C2 (Swiss 3rd class); D4 (German upper level)
Duration	7:20
Additional info/contents	This energetic piece appears on many states required lists and is among the prestigious All-Japan Top 100 band pieces. Based on folk-like melodies and featuring playable solo passages, the work is safely scored and deftly cross-cued so as to enable almost any high school band to perform it effectively. Prt PicFlt Flt 1,2,3 Ob 1,2 Fag 1,2 Clr 1,2,3 AClr BClr CAClr CBClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3,4 Hrn in F 1,2,3 Trb 1,2,3 Euph (BC+TC) Tub KB Tmp Perc: -BD -SD -Cym -Glsp -Trng
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Programme notes *: The Appalachians: A Musical Journey Through an American Icon One of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Appalachian Mountains stretch along the east coast of the United States and offer a rich diversity of landscapes, cultures and traditions. This majestic mountain range not only has a fascinating history, but also a deep cultural significance that has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. In the world of music, the beauty and diversity of the Appalachian Mountains has inspired numerous composers, including James Barnes, whose composition "Appalachian Overture" for wind band, Op. 51, represents an impressive musical portrait of the region. This overture is based on folk melodies and features playable solo passages that capture the unique soundscape of the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachians are known for their rich musical tradition, which includes a mix of European influences and African rhythms. These diverse influences are reflected in the melodies and rhythms that Barnes captures in his composition. Through the use of folk melodies and traditional harmonies, Barnes creates a sonic atmosphere that takes listeners on a musical journey through the Appalachian Mountains. A notable feature of the "Appalachian Overture" is the presence of playable solo passages, which give the musicians' individual talents space to develop. These solos allow the musicians to showcase their skills and expressiveness while capturing the authentic sound world of the Appalachian Mountains. By combining folk melodies, traditional harmonies and playable solo passages, James Barnes creates a captivating and rousing work in his "Appalachian Overture" that captures the beauty and diversity of the Appalachians in musical form. This composition is not only a tribute to one of America's most unique landscapes, but also a stunning example of the cultural significance and inspiration that the Appalachian Mountains have always represented to artists and musicians around the world. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wingert Jones Publications Appalachen Wind Repertory Project Tags: Mountains and valleys Emigrations and refugees Continents and parts of the world travels Wild West, Indians and Cowboys

	Format
	Appalachian Overture (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Appalachian Overture (concert/wind band), full score
	Appalachian Overture (concert/wind band), condensed score
	15 Mid Europe: Guangzhou Yucai Middle School, audio CD
	Danza Sinfonica: The Music of James Barnes, audio CD  Click here to download individual tracks or entire album at
	Fantasy Variations On a Theme by Paganini, audio CD
	Festkonzert, audio CD  out of print
	Overtures #2 (Windmaster Series #5), audio CD

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