James Curnow: Ode to the Spirit of Man: Concert Band: Score & Parts

A powerful work for the symphonic band, Ode To The Spirit Of Man is based on thematic material taken from the 4th movement of Beethoven s Symphony No. 9 and developed into a fantasy of kaleidoscopic nature. The opening is a joyful expression of the spirit of freedom and is based on the composer s own themes derived from Beethoven s music. Throughout the work various themes from the symphony are interwoven, including Alla Marcia, Scherzo, Andante maestoso and finally the uplifting Ode to Joy.