Homeward by William Harbinson Concert Band - Sheet Music
By William HarbinsonHomeward 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.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- B-Flat Clarinet Bass Clarinet Snare Drum
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Composers:
- William Harbinson
- Publishers:
- Carl Fischer Music
- UPC:
- 680160922772
- ISBN:
- 9781491163986
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- William Harbinson
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.63 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: CF.YPS258F
Composed by William Harbinson. Folio. Full score. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS258F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS258F).ISBN 9781491163986. UPC: 680160922772. 9 x 12 inches.
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.
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- Instrument:
- Woodwinds Clarinet B-Flat Clarinet Woodwinds Clarinet Bass Clarinet Percussion Drums Snare Drum
- Artists:
- William Harbinson
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Carl Fischer Music