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Title	3 Chinese Miniatures (Three)
Article no.	9692003
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); YB (young band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	USA (us)
Publisher *	Niel A Kjos Music Company
Publisher's article no. *	WB 162
Series title	Standard of Excellence in Concert Series
EAN (GTIN) *	0084027001387
UPC *	084027001387
Year of publication	1995
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Composer	Jager, Robert
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D1 (German entry level)
Duration	6:30
Additional info/contents	"Three Chinese Miniatures" is a three-movement masterpiece by award-winning composer Robert Jager. Commissioned by the Republic of China Band Association for the seventh Asian-Pacific Band Convention, this captivating concert and festival piece features Western-influenced settings of three Chinese folk songs. The contrasting movements are ideal for introducing the pentatonic scale and provide a wealth of multicultural teaching opportunities. 1. The Wind 2. Send Jin De Ma ("A Maiden") 3. A Love Song of Kang Ting City
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Programme notes *: The three Chinese folk songs were arranged for wind orchestra by Robert Jager and offer a fascinating insight into traditional Chinese music. These arrangements are of great importance as they make the rich musical culture of China accessible to a wider audience. 1. "The Wind" is a traditional Chinese folk song that describes the beauty and power of nature. In Robert Jager's arrangement for wind orchestra, the song is vividly portrayed through the use of woodwinds and brass. The melodies are flowing and lyrical, and the harmonies are rich and colourful. The piece conveys a sense of calm and serenity, inviting the listener to enjoy the beauty of nature. 2. "Send Jin De Ma" ("A Maiden") is a Chinese folk song that tells the story of a young woman who misses her lover. The melodies are delicate and sensitive, and the harmonies are warm and touching. The piece conveys a sense of longing and desire and takes the listener on a journey through the emotional world of the protagonist. 3. "A Love Song of Kang Ting City" is a well-known Chinese folk song that describes the love between a young man and a young woman in the city of Kang Ting. In Robert Jager's arrangement for wind orchestra, the song is presented in a lively and rhythmic way through the use of brass and percussion instruments. The melodies are joyful and catchy, and the harmonies are lively and dance-like. The piece conveys a sense of joy and exuberance and gets the audience dancing and singing along. Text: musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Neil A. Kjos Music Company

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	3 Chinese Miniatures (Three) (concert/wind band; young band), full score and parts
	3 Chinese Miniatures (Three) (concert/wind band), full score
	Teaching Music through Performance in Band #4, Grade 2 and 3, 4CD

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