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Title	Soaring!
Article no.	4027908
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 *	C.L. Barnhouse Company
Publisher's article no. *	BA 012-3696-00
Series title	Concert Band Series
Year of publication	2008
Price	click here
Composer	Shaffer, David
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	D3 (German medium level)
Duration	5:57
Additional info/contents	Soaring! is a mode of flight in which height is gained slowly by using air that is moving upwards. Written for music educator's Randy Heuvelman's 30 years of service to the Woodland (Illinois) School District, Soaring paints a music portrait of dedication, compassion and intensity, all aspects of this educator's tenure. A slower middle section alternating between choirs of woodwinds and brass paints a serene portrait with lush harmonies and soaring countermelodies. The extensive percussion scoring utilizes timbres that add and complement the completed musical setting. "Soaring!” is truly one of David's best works.
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Programme notes *: The term "soaring" generally describes the feeling of being sublime, floating or flying. It is often used to describe an experience in which something is lifted to a higher level or carried aloft. In terms of music, "Soaring" can convey different aspects and emotions that we can take a closer look at. In everyday usage, "soaring" refers to something rising high or moving in the air, such as a bird gliding majestically in the sky. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of freedom, triumph, or inspiration. The word conveys an idea of lightness, beauty and majesty. In music, "soaring" refers to musical passages or compositions that convey an intense emotional or sonic elevation. This can be achieved through certain musical techniques or design elements: -Melodic flights of fancy: Melodies that rise above the range and reach high notes can convey a feeling of "soaring." These melodies can sound passionate, hopeful, or victorious, and they create a kind of musical ascension. - Harmonic Development: Harmonic progressions that progress from lower to higher pitches or contain unexpected modulations can create a feeling of elevation. Harmonic transitions that go from major to minor and then back to major can represent a musical journey that moves upward, increasing the feeling of "soaring." - Dynamics and Orchestration: The use of dynamic contrasts and varied orchestration can help enhance the feeling of "soaring." A slow buildup from quiet passages to loud, powerful climaxes can convey the feeling of elevation and flight in the music. - Rhythmic Design: A consistent, flowing rhythm pattern can create a sense of continuity and forward momentum, which in turn reinforces the feeling of "soaring." The use of syncopation or unexpected rhythmic turns can also help create upward musical movement. In orchestral works such as Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra" or Gustav Holst's "The Planets" there are passages that convey a feeling of "soaring" with their powerful structure and orchestral splendor. In film music, the term "soaring" is often used to accompany moments of inspiration or triumph, such as in John Williams' music for "Star Wars" or "Harry Potter." Even in rock music, guitar solos or vocal passages can convey a feeling of "soaring" by soaring melodically and creating a powerful emotional resonance. The term "Soaring" is a powerful metaphor used both in everyday life and in music to describe a feeling of elevation, flight, or inspired height. In music, "Soaring" is created by melodic, harmonic, dynamic and rhythmic elements that together convey an intense emotional experience and take the listener on a sonic journey that literally or metaphorically carries them up. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Barnhouse Music company Wind Repertory Project Wikipedia Wikipedia: Soaring!

	Format
	Soaring! (concert/wind band), full score and parts
	Soaring! (concert/wind band), full score
	Soaring! (concert/wind band), Oversized score
	Eye of the Falcon, audio CD

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