Variations on "America" by Charles Ives Chamber Music - Sheet Music
By Charles IvesComposed as an organ solo by the 17-year-old Ives for his own performances, the beloved VARIATIONS ON “AMERICA” is a treat for any occasion, whether a holiday concert, a serious recital, or other special events. Starting from William Schuman’s famous orchestral arrangement, Joshua Kearney’s rich and colorful adaptation is scored for 1 Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, 2 Alto Flutes, 2 Bass Flutes, and 1 optional Contrabass Flute, plus simple Percussion played by members of the ensemble. This versatile transcription is equally suitable for 1-per-part groups as well as large ensembles.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Flute Piccolo Alto Flute Bass Flute
- Ensembles:
- Chamber Music
- Genres:
- 20th Century
- Composers:
- Charles Ives
- Publishers:
- Theodore Presser Company
- UPC:
- 680160694426
- ISBN:
- 9781491138649
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Musical forms:
- Variations
- Artist:
- Charles Ives
- Arrangers:
- William Schuman
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 58
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.34 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: PR.144407710
Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged by William Schuman. This edition: saddle-wire stitch. Sws. [Extensive program notes and performance notes are provided in the full score.]. Score and parts. 58 pages. Duration 0:07:00. Theodore Presser Company #144-40771. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.144407710).ISBN 9781491138649. UPC: 680160694426. 9 x 12 inches. Transcribed by Joshua Kearney.
Composed as an organ solo by the 17-year-old Ives for his own performances, the beloved VARIATIONS ON “AMERICA” is a treat for any occasion, whether a holiday concert, a serious recital, or other special events. Starting from William Schuman’s famous orchestral arrangement, Joshua Kearney’s rich and colorful adaptation is scored for 1 Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, 2 Alto Flutes, 2 Bass Flutes, and 1 optional Contrabass Flute, plus simple Percussion played by members of the ensemble. This versatile transcription is equally suitable for 1-per-part groups as well as large ensembles.
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- Publisher:
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