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Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophone, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, Trumpet solo in C, 3 C Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Flüglehorns, Euphoniums, Cellos, Contrabasses, Tubas, Castanets, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Crash Cymbals, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum

Composition Notes

In three movements. The first movement is in a Moderato tempo in 4/4 meter with the primary motif being three ascending eighth notes (minor second and perfect fifth) and two descending quarter notes by step. Four presentations of the primary motif (on A, B, C# and D#) make up the Primary Theme from which the development of the trumpet solo takes place. The variants of the melodic material include an extensive use of triplets (triple tonguing) in the first movement. An extended cadenza precedes the recapitulation to the end of the movement where two trumpets from the band join in to form a trio of trumpets to the final fortissimo attack.

The second movement presents the Primary Motif from the first movement in a slower tempo (quarter note = 63). The motif expands intervallically to form the primary material for this movement. The solo part is more lyrical in this movement as well as having interludes of lyrical presentations by various instruments in duets and trios with overlapping counterpoint.

The third movement starts quarter note = 80 with a cluster in the clarinets with melodic fragments by English Horn and Flute added on top based on a scalelike figure of sixteenth notes. The sixteenth note pulse becomes fundamental throughout the movement as the technical facility of the solo part builds. The tempo increases to quarter note = 144 sixteenth note scale figures being presented in various orchestrations. The ending section moves to 7/8 meter to highlight the rhythmic activity and virtuosity of the soloist.

Composer Notes
Valencian composer.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
October 1, 1998

Concierto para Banda

Composer's Last Name	Blanquer
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Amando

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 20:00

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Instrumentation

3 Flutes (3rd doubling piccolo), 2 Oboes, English Horn, 3 Eb Clarinets, 4 Principal Bb Clarinets, 4 First Bb Clarinets, 4 Second Bb Clarinets, 4 Third Bb Clarinets, 2 Eb Alto Clarinets, 2 Bb Bass Clarinets, 2 Bb Soprano Saxophones, 2 Eb Alto Saxophones, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophones, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophones, 1 Bb Bass Saxophone, 2 Bassoons, 1 Contrabassoon, 6 Trumpets in C, 4 Horns in F, 6 Trombones, 1 Eb Flüglehorn, 2 Bb Flüglehorns, 2 "Onóvenes" (Alto Horns) in Eb, 2 Baritone Horns in Bb, 2 Euphoniums, 1 Eb Tuba, 4 C Tubas, 4 Violoncellos, 4 Double basses, 2 Harps, 4 Timpani, Celeste, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Field Drum, Triangle, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Tam-tam, Chimes, Látigo, Bongos

Composition Notes

In three movements. 1. Allegro, 2. Adagio - Andante- Adagio 3. Tempo de Marcia. The complete piece is a display of different orchestrational possibilities within the band. The beginning movement starts with a sustained tutti fortissimo dissonant chord then presents the first motif of the primary theme in octaves in constant eighth notes in 2/2 meter. There are several thematic fragments that are developed through the piece. There is a similarity with the orchestration goals of the Bartok Concerto for Orchestra in that the composer has made a conscious effort to include solos for as many instruments as possible. There is not any one instrument that gets most of the the solos. There is less solo exposure for the percussion section, especially the mallet instruments. The textures vary greatly from homophonic to very polyphonic with extensive use of counterpoint in imitation. There are interesting uses in the second movement where there is imitation repeat several times in different instrumentation and orchestral colors. The thematic materials are very clear with extensive use of developmental techniques. The harmonic material usually comes out of the melodic material presented thematically. The harmonic vocabulary is extensive with uses of fourth chords, extended tertian structures, added note chords and bi-chords.

Composer Notes

Born 1935 in Alcoy, Alacante, Spain. Started his musical studies in the Banda Primativa of Alcoy learning piccolo, flute, horn, piano, violin and harmony. Studied composition with Manuel Palau and Miguel Asins at the Conservatory Superior of Valencia. In 1958 he went to Paris where he studied composition with Daniel Lesur and attended analysis classes given by Oliver Messian. In 1962 he obtained a grant to study at the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome. In 1969 was selected for the composition chair at the Conservatory Superior of Valencia. He held the position as director of the Conservatory Superior of Valencia for four years from 1971-71 after which he returned to his former position as composition chair. He is regarded by many as Valencia's finest living composer. He has won many awards including Premio Nacional Maestro Villa for "Concierto para banda" and Joaquín Turina award for "Invenciones para orquesta". He has composed over one-hundred compositions including two operas, twenty-seven orchestral compositions, nine pieces for symphonic band, and many chamber pieces, solo pieces and choral works.

Performance Information

Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid

Recording available on RTVE Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid 1965

Date of Composition
March 1, 1973

Coplas de mi Tierra

Composer's Last Name	Palau
Composer's Second Name	Boix
Composer's First Name	Manuel

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 3:00

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Instrumentation
Full Concert Band - Piccolos, Flutes, Oboes, Bassoons, Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, 4 French Horns in F, 3 Trumpet in Bb, 3 Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion

Composition Notes

Starts with a "castinet-like" rhythm in clarinets and alto saxophones with with lower woodwinds and brass supporting with slow moving chords in the mode of G Phrygian major in piano. A unison melody is presented in Flüglehorns, tenor saxophone and euphonium, then added with horn and oboe. A second theme is presented in the new tonal center of C with modal implications from Aeolian to locrian in mezzo-forte. A return to key centers G and C is followed by the ending in G major. Harmony is triadic structures within modes. Standard orchestration. Similar in length to a Pasodoble.

Composer Notes

Born January 4, 1893 in Alfara del Patriarca; died February 18, 1967 in Valencia. Considered one of the greatest Valencian composers of the beginning of the Twentieth Century, he was active not only as a composer but as a primary composition professor for the composers in the latter part of the century. He studied at the Conservatory of Valencia with Cortés, Pedro Sosa and Eduardo López Chavarri. He also studied in Paris with Maurice Ravel, Charles Koechlin and Albert Bertelin. He won the prize "Premio Nacional de Música" for his compositions Gongorianas and also for Atardecer. He became the head of the composition department at the Conservatorio Superior of Valencia and in 1952 became the director. He composed one grand opera, many orchestral pieces, band compositions, chamber pieces for several combinations, numerous vocal works for chorus, chorus and orchestra, song cycles, religious works and solo pieces. Many of his composition students went on to become famous composers in their own right. After his death in 1967, several composers wrote pieces as homage to his influence. The primary orchestra hall in Valencia was named in his honor "La Palau de la Música".

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of composition not included in score

Cosmos (Six Symphonic Sketches)

Composer's Last Name	Taléns
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Rafael

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 20:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, Eb Clar, Solo Clar, 3 Clars, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bsn, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, 2 Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, sus cym, "Rumberas", Bass Dr, Crash Cym, Triangle, Snare Dr

Composition Notes

Selected as a Finalist piece for the Premio "Valencia" de Composición para Banda for the "Exema Diputación Provincia".

In 6 movements:

1. Preludio, 2. Constelación, 3. Espiritual, 4. Retorno, 5. Neblina, 6. Consumación.

Harmony based around the tri-tone and major 7th around tonal centers often sustained in a pedal. Sometimes ethereal, atmospheric writing to provide color. Extensive use of glissandos and trills. Alto Saxophone and oboe solos in 3rd movement.

Composer Notes

Born September 9, 1933 in Cullera (Valencia). He studied clarinet, piano, composition and orchestral conducting at the conservatories in Valencia and Madrid, graduating with honors in composition. He is one of Valencia's most prolific contemporary composers with many compositions for band, orchestra and chamber music. He is known to compose compositions for any level of ensembles being professional orchestras or town bands or students ensembles. He also has composed many Pasodobles. He is the head of the harmony department at the Conservatory Superior of Valencia.

Performance Information
Performed by Banda Simfónica de Tavernes de la Valldigna

Date of Composition - 1979

Dances Alicantinas

Composer's Last Name	Adam
Composer's Second Name	Ferrero
Composer's First Name	Bernardo

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration -15:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Bb Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, 3 French Horns in F, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas, Violoncellos, Contrabasses, Timpani, Orchestra Bells, Snare Drum, Bass Drum and Cymbals

Composition Notes

In five movements: 1. "Ja t'en has anat" (Cocentaina)

2. "Ball de velles" (Tibi)

3. "Duérmete me niña" (Beniarda)

4. "Una huela i un huelo" (Vergel)

5. "Ball de l'espill i jota dels castelluts" (Ibi-Castalla)

Composer Notes

Born in Algemes (Valencia) in 1942. He has become a primary force of Valencian of contemporary music. He studied piano, composition and orchestral conducting at the conservatories of Valencia, Madrid, Rome, Paris and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia di Roma. Studying composition with Blanquer, Dallapíccola, Ferrara, Petrassi, Porena, Jolas and Messiaen. He organized the Association of Valencian Composers and started the sixteen piece wind ensemble "Mare Nostrum" which has traveled to New York, Chicago, Cuba and throughout Spain performing mostly Spanish compositions. His composition prizes include the "Joaquin Rodrigo" prizes in 1970 and 1974, the "Manuel Palau" Prize in 1974, the "Maestro Villa" prize in 1984 as well as many others. He has many publications including the texts "Musicos Valencianos" book 1 and 2 which have been the first documentations of their kind for the composers of Valencia. He is active giving master classes in composition and conducting. He now is the director of the Spanish National Navy Band in Madrid.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Dances Valencianas

Composer's Last Name	Adam
Composer's Second Name	Ferrero
Composer's First Name	Bernardo

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 11:00

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Instrumentation
Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, Baritone horn, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, contrabasses, Timpani, Percussion

Composition Notes
Composition notes in progress from the composer.

Composer Notes

Performance Information
Military Band of Valencia (Infantry Band #3)

Date of Composition - 1978

Danza Oriental

Composer's Last Name	Izquierdo
Composer's Second Name	Romeu
Composer's First Name	José Manuel

Level of Difficulty - Grade 3

Duration - 5:00

Instrumentation
Symphonic Band - Piccolos, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Bassoons, Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, Bass Saxophone, 4 French Horns in F, 3 Trumpet in Bb, 3 Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Harp, Percussion

Composition Notes

A short dance movement in 3/4 meter with a short introduction in "Lento" with a fanfare by brass presenting the primary melodic fragment. The faster dance movement (listed only as tempo of the dance) is supported by idiomatic percussion and rhythmasized chords in the woodwinds. The oboe presents the solo with the clarinets joining in subsequently. A second section in 2/4 meter increases the tempo "Allegro mucho" in G major transforming the principal melody. The piece ends "Vivo" with four unison fortissimo attacks on the tonic "G". The texture is very clear homophonic melody over accompaniment throughout. The harmonies are all triadic with a few added note chords placed to depict the "Oriental" flavor. The harmonic progressions are modal (mostly Aeolian with a characteristic Neapolitan often used.

Composer Notes

Born July 11, 1890 Catarroja (Valencia). Died May 10, 1951. Studied at the Conservatories in Valencia and Madrid with professors Sánchez, Fayos, Amancio Amorós, Salvador Giner and Bartolomé Pérez Casas. Was the band director of "La Artesana" of Catarroja. He composed two pieces for orchestra, pieces for chamber ensembles, religious compositions as well as the bulk of his output for band and Zarzuelas.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

De L'Horta Valenciana

Composer's Last Name	Cuesta
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Frances

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 3:00

Instrumentation
Symphonic Band - Piccolos, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Bassoons, Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, Bass Saxophone, 4 French Horns in F, 3 Trumpet in Bb, 3 Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, Percussion

Composition Notes

In one movement. Short idiomatic melodies with chromatic chords over tonal and modal progressions. Although the melodies are very clear and straightforward, the meters sometimes change between 3/4 and 4/4 giving phrase structures irregular lengths. Harmonic vocabulary is mostly triadic with some seventh chords, but with harmonic progressions following modal interchanges including cadences by thirds.

Composer Notes
Born in 1890 in Valencia. Died in Valencia in 1921. Studied at the Valencia Conservatory with Pascual Pérez Gascón, Salvador Giner. He also studied with José Iturbi and Leopoldo Querol.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Destellos

Composer's Last Name	Sendra
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Antonio

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 19:20

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