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A "Youngstars" Overture
Fritz Neuboeck wrote “Checkpoint” (A »Youngstars« Overture) for an Austrian Youth Band Competition. Neuboeck (*1965) is an Austrian composer, who also works as conductor and music school leader. His professional work strongly influences his compositions, as he writes with a practical attitude. His modern, popular style appeals to young musicians. The title “Checkpoint” (A »Youngstars« Overture) describes the situation, in which young musicians find themselves during a competition: After a long and intensive period of rehearsing and preparing they have to proof their skills and show the best performance in one specific moment. The piece begins with a strong introduction, blending into an allegro section full of energy and vitality. An emotional middle part, including a beautiful trumpet solo, stands for the sensitive, thoughtful side of adolescence. The music then recalls sounds of the beginning before “Checkpoint” reaches its great finale.

 

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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.

Grade Level GB: 1-2
Grade Level USA: 1+ (easy)
Composer: Neuböck, Fritz
Genre: Concert Piece, Overture
Performance time: 00:03:30
Publisher: Rundel
Size: A4
Info: Full Score + Parts
Rundel Order Number: MVSR2637
Release Date: 2010