Badlands Concert Band - Sheet Music

SKU: CF.BPS119F

ISBN 9781491152737. UPC: 680160910236. 9 x 12 inches.

Badlands occur throughout the world,xa0and are represented by dramatic terrain created byxa0sedimentxa0that isxa0depositedxa0in layers, thenxa0solidifiesxa0andxa0is eroded over millions of years. These processes leave stark, but beautifulxa0structures in a harsh and alien landscape.xa0Badlandsxa0opens with a first theme that depicts the stark emptiness of the badland terrain. This moves to a brooding, mysterious second theme followed by variationsxa0on this theme.xa0A brief lyrical themexa0and a return to the second theme follow. The piece ends with a return of the first theme for a dramatic finish.
Badlands occur throughout the world, but many of the most striking are in Canada and the United States. This dramatic terrain is created by sediment that is deposited in layers, then solidifies and is eroded over millions of years. These processes leave stark, but beautiful structures in a harsh and alien landscape. The regions known as badlands are frequently difficult to impossible to navigate on foot and are often considered to be sacred lands by cultures that live in these regions. Badlands opens with a first theme that depicts the stark emptiness of the badland terrain. This moves to a brooding, mysterious second theme followed by variations on this theme. A brief lyrical theme and a return to the second theme follow. The piece ends with a return of the first theme for a dramatic finish.I enjoyed writing this piece and hope your students will enjoy playing these contrasting styles. Additionally, I hope that you will find the piece beneficial in teaching important musical concepts.Peter Terry, 2018.