Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.986862 Composed by Ben Pritchard. 20th Century. Score and parts. 20 pages. Benjamin Pritchard #5463. Published by Benjamin Pritchard (A0.986862). Serenity and Dance has many interest for both teachers and student performers. There is a broad range of dynamics, expression, and ensemble balance required. The tight harmonies, changing meter, textures, melodic layering, and intensity are exciting for both conductor and performer. The piece utilizes a variety of percussion instruments (including vocalizations) and every wind/brass line is an important part of the overall performance. I also find that, despite its frequent meter changes, the composition has a catchy melody. Many of the student performers have told me that they’ve gone home after school singing the woodwind melody from the Dance portion (even brass and percussionists!).
