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Sakura Variations

A Japanese Impression

Sakura Variations

Concert Band

Sakura Variations

A Japanese Impression

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Performance time
00:03:00

Grade Level
Unterstufe

Publisher
Rundel

Size
A4

Info
Full Score + Parts

Order Number
MVSR7069

Release Date
2011

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The cherry blossoming “Sakura” is an annual Japanese highlight marking the beginning of spring. Starting in mid-March, the blooming wanders from the South of the country up to the Northeast. Nearly half of all deciduous trees in Japanese cities are cherry trees, which create an ocean of white and pink petals. People all over Japan celebrate the ten days of cherry blossom.
“Sakura Variations” by Kees Vlak is based on the Japanese folk tune “Sakura, Sakura”. The introduction presents a first motif as the main theme. The following Sakura-song should be played staccato (shortly) and leggiero (lightly). The first variation is called “Clowns” and in addition to the main theme there is a second theme in 3/4 time. Combining both themes creates some exciting dissonances. The second variation describes a “Sleeping Dragon” making a lot of noise snoring loudly. Here the cymbal rolls are very important. The third variation brings the joyful atmosphere of a “Dance” as people meet in the evening under the blooming cherry trees, having picnics and celebrating, singing and dancing. This wonderful festivity brings Kees Vlak’s impressions of Japan and the cherry blossom “Sakura” to a cheerful conclusion.

eXplora Grade 2
eXplora Disc 12
Rundels Explora Serie für Jugendblasorchester / Nummer 12 / Album mit 5 neuen Notenausgaben

Keywords

RUNDEL Promo-Katalog 2011

Asia

Band Method / Band Classes

Cherry Blossom

Contest / Competition

Dances

Dragon

Folk Songs

German Contest List

German Contest List

Japan

pink

RUNDEL eXplora Series

RUNDEL YouTube Channel

Tree

Variations

Youth

Youth Band / Young Band

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Sakura Variations

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A Japanese Impression
The cherry blossoming “Sakura” is an annual Japanese highlight marking the beginning of spring. Starting in mid-March, the blooming wanders from the South of the country up to the Northeast. Nearly half of all deciduous trees in Japanese cities are cherry trees, which create an ocean of white and pink petals. People all over Japan celebrate the ten days of cherry blossom.
“Sakura Variations” by Kees Vlak is based on the Japanese folk tune “Sakura, Sakura”. The introduction presents a first motif as the main theme. The following Sakura-song should be played staccato (shortly) and leggiero (lightly). The first variation is called “Clowns” and in addition to the main theme there is a second theme in 3/4 time. Combining both themes creates some exciting...

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