66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band - ALF5266 | Partitions

The chorales in this collection represent a wide variety of musical styles, hymns, composers, folk songs, and historical periods. Although tempos are not indicated, most should be played rather slowly, but not "draggy". Slurs have been omitted, but phrase endings are clearly defined through the use of breath marks or fermatas. If possible, breathing should occur only at these points. Many of the chorales can be played at a steady tempo throughout, and the others can be played as if each phrase ended with a fermata. The playing of chorales is invaluable in teaching musicianship, with special rewards in ear training. The chords at phrase endings can usually be held, providing an opportunity for tuning. Balancing of the four parts is essential in chorales of a harmonic style. In more contrapuntal chorales it is important to be aware of, and to bring out, moving lines. Dynamics are not indicated, but most chorales will be more effective at a softer level, the choice of which is left to the discretion of the director. Although parts for timpani, percussion and bells are included, the most profitable (and musically satisfactory) results will be achieved by omitting these parts. One suggestion would be to first play them with winds alone, then add percussion. All chorales are written in four parts (SATB) and, in addition to full band, are playable by smaller groups.

Part 1 (S)
Flute
1st Bb Clarinet
1st Eb Altsaxophone
1st Bb Trumpet

Part 2 (A)
2nd Bb Clarinet
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone
2nd Bb Trumpet
1st F Horn

Part 3 (T)
3rd Bb Clarinet
Bb Tenor Saxophone
1st Trombone
2nd F Horn

Part 4 (B)
Bassoon
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Baritone Saxophone
2nd Trombone
Baritone
Tuba