Homeward
by William Harbinson
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Ensembles
Concert Band
Composers
William Harbinson
Publishers
Carl Fischer Music
Series
Carl Fischer Young Performance Series
Formats
Set of Parts
Score and Parts
Item Types
Physical
Levels
Grade 2
Usages
School and Community
Band concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS258

Composed by William Harbinson. Set of Score and Parts. 4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+4+4+4+2+2+3+3+2+3+3+2+1+2+2+12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS258. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS258).

ISBN 9781491163580. UPC: 680160922376.

Homeward is a lyrical ballad in ABA form. The composition presents few rhythmic challenges, allowing the ensemble to concentrate on beauty of sound, balance, dynamic nuance, phrasing, and expressive performance. The woodwind voices present the melody at the opening accompanied by a flute countermelody. Care should be taken to balance the two parts. The four-measure phrases call for tapered dynamics and freedom of the metric pulse at cadence points. A change of tempo and key, with a lean toward the minor mode, mark the contrasting B section (m. 9). Heed the dynamic markings that swell to a climax (m. 16) and then subside within this section. Take liberty to hold back the tempo at the percussion link to the forte restatement of A (m. 27) and the arrival of the fortissimo climax (m. 33). The coda (m. 35) should be presented slowly and serenely as the composition comes to a quiet close.