Llano: Cataluna

Informatie

Catalonia is an „Autonomous Community“ in Spain. The Catalonians are a proud people and love their region. Considering its warm climate and beautiful coast, that is no surprise. One of the many beautiful cities in that area is the Catalonian capital Barcelona, with its famous architecture. Besides soccer, music is very important. As there are just a few symphonic orchestras in Spain the numerous concert bands adapt great works, like by Strauss, Berlioz or Stravinsky, for their nightly concerts. CATALUÑA is a capriccio with several Spanish and Catalonian influences, giving an impression of such a nightly concert. In the beginning we hear 'La Fiesta' as goings-on in the streets and in the arena. A signal ('La Señal') asks for silence before a popular dance - a 'Habañera' - resounds. After another signal the musicians play a lively paso doble ('La Corrida'), which symbolizes a bullfight, while the moon rises in the night sky. A festive parade ('La Revista') closes the piece.


BASIC SOUND
From S to XXL – Music for any band instrumentation

"Basic Sound" is a series by RUNDEL Music Publications offering an attractive and diversified repertoire to bands at grade 2 or 3 level, of sizes S to XXL. "Basic Sound" allows for performances by groups with limited instrumentation. Minimun requirements are clearly bracketed in the score.
The smallest size (S) of "Basic Sound" is based on the following instruments:
one (1) flute, two (2) clarinets, one (1) alto-saxophone, two (2) trumpets, one (1) trombone, one (1) baritone/euphonium, one (1) tuba and percussion.
Each edition also includes a full set of parts (XXL). That way the conductor can adjust the pieces of the "Basic Sound" series to his band's instrumentation.