Concert Band - Digital Download
SKU: AX.00-PC-0014252_BBC1
Baritone B.C.. Composed by John O'Reilly. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014252_BBC1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014252_BBC1).
UPC: 038081151717.
Based on the beautiful Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision, this brilliant fantasia presents a variety of musical styles that will challenge and stimulate the developing band. A broad, modal fanfare opens the work followed by a full ensemble statement of the hymn. A rapid 12/8 percussion ostinatato in the style of traditional Irish folk music sets up the second section and continues under the haunting Mixolydian melody. A drone-style accompaniment and interesting counter-melodies add to the excitement before the hymn returns in a glorious maestoso. This unique combination of musical elements makes for another thrilling and inspiring new work from John O'Reilly!