| | Theme From "Symphony No. 4" - Band Set Sheet Music |
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Felix
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
wrote
two
symphonies
that
carried
geographical
subtitles.
The
"Italian"
was
written
in
1833
and
the
"Scottish"
in
1842.
The
"Italian",
Symphony
#4,
gives
impressions
of
the
people
and
landscapes
of
this
beautiful
country.
It
is
from
this
symphony
that
this
short
minuet
arrangement
is
taken.
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
is
known
for
the
beauty
of
his
melodic
themes,
and
this
music
certainly
fits
that
category.
 This product has a difficulty rating of 2 on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being the hardest.
Estimated Performance Time: 2:00
Technical Notes: The convertible bass line is labeled "Flexible Bass Line (optional)". The keyboard percussion part is labeled "Mallet Percussion" and is for bells. The 1st percussion part is for snare drum and bass drum. The 2nd percussion part is for triangle and suspended cymbal.
Note to the conductor: This music should be approached in a somewhat gentle manner. Soft dynamics must be strictly observed and louder dynamics should be thought of as "full" as opposed to loud. The beginning phrase in the flute and oboe, then picked up by the trumpet in measure 3, sets the melodic style. The main theme begins with the anacrusis to measure 6 and should have a seamless flow (without being rushed). All crescendos throughout should be very subtle. Moving eighth note patterns should be rhythmically consistent without ever clouding the melodic line.
Many breath marks are indicated throughout the piece to help establish a sense of ensemble at the beginning of phrases. Measures 25 and 26 lead into a slightly more confident statement of the melodic line. Slight dynamic contrasts in measures 30-34 provide an opportunity to show the musicality and maturity of the ensemble. Good air control and tone production are necessary at measure 39, especially for those with the melodic line. This leads to a good, full sound at measure 48. Accents commencing at measure 50 should not be too harsh. Make special note of the articulation in measure 68, in clarinet 1 and trumpet 1.
Arranger(s): This piece was arranged by Douglas Court.
Composer(s): "Theme From "Symphony No. 4"" was composed by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.
Publisher: "Theme From "Symphony No. 4"" was published by Curnow Music Press.
Series: This piece was part of the series "Curnow Sinfonia Series".
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| Additional Images: | Instrumentation: | | Front Cover | | Conductor Score | | Instrumentation | | Descriptive Page |
| | 1 | - | Full Score | | 8 | - | Flute | | 2 | - | Oboe | | 2 | - | Bassoon | | 6 | - | 1st B Flat Clarinet | | 6 | - | 2nd B Flat Clarinet | | 1 | - | E Flat Alto Clarinet | | 2 | - | B Flat Bass Clarinet | | 2 | - | 1st E Flat Alto Saxophone | | 2 | - | 2nd E Flat Alto Saxophone | | 2 | - | B Flat Tenor Saxophone | | 1 | - | E Flat Baritone Saxophone | | 4 | - | 1st B Flat Trumpet | | 4 | - | 2nd B Flat Trumpet | | 4 | - | French Horn | | 3 | - | 1st Trombone | | 3 | - | 2nd Trombone | | 2 | - | Euphonium T.C. | | 2 | - | Euphonium B.C. | | 4 | - | Tuba | | 1 | - | Convertible Bass Line | | 1 | - | Keyboard Percussion | | 2 | - | 1st Percussion | | 2 | - | 2nd Percussion | | 1 | - | Timpani |
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