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"Chorale For Band" by Amy Webb, ASCAP
Chorale for Band is lush, beautiful piece that works on blending, dynamics and, most of all, balance! While the parts for percussion are relatively small, the opportunities for the winds are terrific! The piece begins in the key of F, but modulates to D major. Do not let that scare you, though...it is not for long, and the rhythms are simple, so the students can work on the actual notes. Just gorgeous!
This band selection is easily accessible to 7-8th graders and even high school students, but challenging enough to keep the band interested. The ranges are comfortable throughout the piece, but accidentals abound—mainly, D# and F# for the flute section, and D#’s for the trumpets and clarinets. The tubas and low brass get an interesting part, too, instead of just a bunch of whole notes! The piece allows students to practice playing in a “swing style,” gives the trombone section a chance to play those awesome glissandos that they love, and also allows the trumpet players to utilize their straight mutes…and, at no extra charge, every band student gets to meow!
This band selection is easily accessible to 7-8th graders and even high school students, but challenging enough to keep the band interested. The ranges are comfortable throughout the piece, but accidentals abound—mainly, D# and F# for the flute section, and D#’s for the trumpets and clarinets. The tubas and low brass get an interesting part, too, instead of just a bunch of whole notes! The piece allows students to practice playing in a “swing style,” gives the trombone section a chance to play those awesome glissandos that they love, and also allows the trumpet players to utilize their straight mutes…and, at no extra charge, every band student gets to meow!
