Partita
by Edward Gregson
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Full Score, 1st Flute (Piccolo), 2nd flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe (opt), Bb clarinet 1/2/3, Eb alto Clarinet (opt), Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon (opt), 1st Also Sax, 2nd Alto Sax (opt), Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax (opt), Bb Cornet 1/2/3, Bb T) - grade 4

SKU: CN.S11210

Composed by Edward Gregson. Arranged by Edward Gregson. Band Music. Score only. Duration 10:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11210).

Georgeous. The "Partita" is a wonderful piece of music. Although this piece can be played by young bands, it is musically mature and will be an ideal center piece for any band concert, middle school through the university level. Bring the audience to you with "Partita".

'Partita' was originally composed for brass band in 1973. The work is in three movements, and uses material based on the 13th century plainsong 'Dies Irae". the opening Intrada is sombre. the second movement is a 'chorale and variations. the chorale melody follows the main outline of the plainsong. the five variations are varied in mood and intensity. the final March is much happier in mood and has a lyrical tune in the middle first heard on horns. However, references to the 'Dies Irae' are still apparent and the final bars of the work contain a quote from the opening movement.