Three Preludes for Wind Ensemble by George Gershwin Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert Band (Flute 1 (doubling Piccolo), Flute 2, Oboe (optional), Bassoon (optional), Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, , Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, F Horn 1, F Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone ) - Level 3.5

SKU: BZ.COMS-85170A

Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Yukiko Nishimura. Concert & Festival. Concert Repertoire Collection. Score. Bravo Music #COMS-85170A. Published by Bravo Music (BZ.COMS-85170A).

This piano work was composed in 1926, shortly after the great success of "Rhapsody in Blue". An arrangement for violin and piano by Jascha Heifetz has been widely performed in recent years. With three movements, it gives an even cooler impression than "Rhapsody in Blue" with its jazzy rhythms, harmonies, and bluesy melodies. For better performance, play accents not so "strong" but "heavy" to produce a jazzy groove. Instead of playing every note earnestly, a good balance of heavy and light will make it sound more sophisticated. Harmony sections, in particular, will need to pay closer attention to this balance. In the second movement, it's essential to sense the broader phrasing which spreads horizontally. With some parts added, this piece has a larger instrumentation than the original. The unified rhythms of each section will result in a great performance. (Yukiko Nishimura).