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Concert Band

African Inspirations

Rhapsody for Band

African Inspirations

Concert Band

African Inspirations

Rhapsody for Band

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Performance time
00:07:24

Grade Level
Mittel-/Oberstufe

Publisher
Rundel

Size
A4

Info
Full Score + Parts

Order Number
MVSR2448

Release Date
2004

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As the title already suggests, the piece „African Inspirations“ is inspired by the fascinating rhythms and songs of Africa. It was not attempted to merely copy original African tunes. Markus Götz rather strived for a new work for band that completely relies on the spirit and atmosphere of that kind of music. This explains the preponderance of pentatonic scales, while the driving rhythm of the drums (African djembes or alternatively congas and toms) is responsible for the complete sound of the piece. Following a powerful introduction, the percussion instruments whip the orchestra through an allegro section. The central part makes is kind of a caesura as its blues-oriented harmonies evoke the closeness of African music and jazz. After a reprise of the allegro part, the piece ends in a rapid coda.

Keywords

Africa

Combinable: accordion orchestra + wind orchestra

Djembe

German composers

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