Explosions Polka
Polka schnell
by Johann Strauss Jr.
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Ensembles
Concert Band
Genres
Romantic Period
Polka
Composers
Johann Strauss Jr.
Publishers
Baton Music
Formats
Set of Parts
Score and Parts
Item Types
Physical
Levels
Grade 3
Usages
School and Community
Concert band concert band - Grade 3

SKU: BF.BM1065-SET

Polka schnell. Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Arranged by Andre Bodin. Baton Music orchestral series. Full Score and set of parts. Baton Music #BM1065-SET. Published by Baton Music (BF.BM1065-SET).

The 'Explosions Polka', opus 43, is written by Johann Strauss in 1847. The title was inspired by a discovery of 'guncotton' or 'nitrocellulose' by German scientist Christian Friedrich Schönbein in 1840. The Viennese press eagerly reported this discovery years later in 1846, describing many products that can then be made 'explosive'. The polka incorporates many 'explosion' effects throughout the piece, and is one of the most popular early pieces of the composer. Dutch arranger Andre Bodin transcribed this polka for Symphonic Band inclusive all (and extra!) explosion effects.