Concert Band - Grade 2 SKU: AP.24686S
Composed by Joseph Kreines. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Form: Variations. Score. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-24686S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.24686S). UPC: 038081278209. English.
Air and Variations is designed to expose students to the variation form through the use of contrasting styles, tempi and meters. The work opens with a statement of the theme presented by flute, clarinet and trumpet in legato, lyric style. Variation 1 is a toccata featuring marcato eighth notes, providing a rhythmic version of the theme. Variation 2 is a romance with the theme presented in a slow, expressive setting. Variation 3 is a gently lilting waltz with the theme appearing in flutes and trumpets. Variation 4 is a stately, triumphant processional-style march which provides the conclusion of the work. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.