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Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clars, Prin. Clar, 3 Clars, Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Bb Soprano Saxes, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, Bass Sax, 4 Eb Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, Basses, Timpani, Bass Dr, Crash Cym, Snare Dr

Composition Notes
In the key of Bb minor with modulations on Bb major and Eb major with traditional uses of tonal harmony. Melodies a folk-like with Spanish influence usually in a homophonic texture. Sections are Adagio, Piu mosso, Allegro, Meno mosso, Andantino, Allegro and Vivo. Scoring is very full with most instruments playing all of the time.

Composer Notes

Born April 10, 1913 in Sagunto (Valencia). Started studying music at age seven with Eduardo Bort. At age nine starting playing clarinet in his town and at age sixteen, became the band's director. Continued studies in solfége, harmony and composition with Miguel Asensi, Pedro Sorsa and Joaquín Turina. In 1936 became the director of the Fifth Division Military Band during which time he was promoted to Captain. He went on to conduct many prestigious bands in Lliria, Tabernes de Valldigna, and others. As a conductor he won many prizes in the annual "Certamen of Bands" in Valencia. He won first prize for his composition "Romeria a la murta" from the city of Alcira as well as other prizes for his compositions. He composed many pieces for bands (Pasodobles, marches, marches of "Moors and Christians"), zarzuelas, symphonic poems, symphonic suites, concertos and hymns.

Performance Information
La Banda de Tabernas Villdigna

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

En Al-Andalus

Composer's Last Name	Tamarit
Composer's Second Name	Fayos
Composer's First Name	Francisco

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 6:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Bassoons, Eb Clarinets, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 3 Trombones, Flüglehorns, Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, Contrabasses, Timpani and Percussion

Composition Notes
An important composition in the repertoire of Valencian band music. Complete analysis in progress.

Composer Notes

Born in Riola (Valencia) in 1941. As a youth he played in the town band under the direction of his father. He studied at the Conservatory Superior where he won awards in harmony and counterpoint studying with Palau, composition with Blanquer and conducting with Ferríz. He conducted several bands in Buñol, Carcagente, Cullera and Cheste and won awards in Kerkrade (Holland) and in the Certamen of Valencia with the "El Litro" Band of Buñol. He became head of the counterpoint department at the Conservatory Superior of Valencia. His numerous composition awards including the "Polifonía Religiosa de Moncada" in 1968 and the "Ricardo Villa" award in 1985 for "Caos". His compositions are known to have an extended vocabulary of harmony, textures and counterpoint.

Performance Information

Date of Composition

En el claustro de Santo Domingo

(Poem sinfónica)

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 15:00

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, 2 Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 2 Baritone Saxophones, Bass Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, Contrabasses, Timpani, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Orchestra Bells, Tambourine, Castanets, Claves, Triangle, Snare Drum, Tam-tam, Gong, Bass drum, Cymbals

Composition Notes

In four movements 1. "Capilla de los Reyes" has a solemn introduction with the first theme ceremonial in nature from an ordinary hymn. A second theme is contrasting with a medieval dance. The themes are developed to a vibrant ending of the movement. 2. "Aula Capitular" from absolute silence in a monastery the sonorities and the colors build up slowly to a dynamic force at the end. 3. "Celda de San Vincente" The primary theme (of San Vicente) is presented in the horn with dialogue with the angels (flutes, oboes and English Horn). The delicate and fragile harmony together serve the next union with a music that "floats" in the atmosphere sound of this movement. 4. "Salón del Trono" Under a vibrant introduction where it gives the start of all of the elements, the themes from previous movements are brought back in a total symphonic dialogue amalgamating rhythms and polyphony. The final cadence expresses various methods of materials that give a bombastic ending with a force of vigor and forcefulness.

(notes by B. Adam Ferrero)

Composer Notes

Born in Algemes (Valencia) in 1942. He has become a primary force of Valencian 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
3rd Infantry Band of Spain (Valencia)

Date of Composition - 1991

Ensueños

Composer's Last Name	Tamarit
Composer's Second Name	Fayos
Composer's First Name	Francisco

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 10:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Bassoons, Eb Clarinets, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 3 Trombones, Flüglehorns, Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, Contrabasses, Timpani and Percussion

Composition Notes

The piece is in sonata form which starts "Lento" 12/8 meter with a mysterioso beginning with an eighth note first theme presented pianissimo in the bass instruments. A short transition section in "Allegro" 4/4 meter presents repeating eighth note chords in fortissimo leads to the second thematic section in changing meters of 9/8 and 4/4 in which the rhythmic element and dynamic is amplified by pyramids in the brass and fast scalar patterns in the woodwinds. The closing section features an extended solo in the Eb clarinet. The development section starts with several measures of the 9/8 theme with the scalar passages building up. The development goes through many different tempos and moods with constant fragmentation, extension and retransformation of the thematic ideas of the exposition. During the end of the development a B A C H motif takes shape, which leads the piece to a final conclusion through many contrapuntal variations especially working with the 9/8 theme.

The harmonic vocabulary is nontraditional including extended tertian structures, chords by fourths, added note chords and an extensive use of the tri-tone. The harmonic progressions are often static to allow the counterpoint to exist through the rich harmonies. There are extensive solos for Eb Clarinet, Flüglehorn and Euphonium.

Composer Notes

Performance Information
Was the obligatory composition for the Certamen International of Valencia in 1994 for the "Primera" section.

Date of Composition
October 5, 1993

Episodios Sinfónicos

Composer's Last Name	Chulia
Composer's Second Name	Hernández
Composer's First Name	Salvador

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration -17:10

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Instrumentation
Full Concert Band: Piccolo, Flutes, Oboes, Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, French Horns, Trumpets, Flüglehorns, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas and Percussion.

Composition Notes

In three movements 1. Destellos is in Sonata Allegro form presenting a clear two measure intervalic and rhythmic principal theme and a slower melodic second theme. Development contains many changes of orchestration, tempo and texture. 2. Canción de cuna presents the primary melody in Flüglehorn with counterpoint. The primary motif from the first movement return in a transition before the last presentation of the melody. 3. Jota Final is in the dance 3/4 "Jota" style as the title suggests. An extensive trumpet solo is presented in the slower second section. There are developmental aspects of the dance theme including variations in tempo and orchestration. The harmonic vocabulary is mixed, most of the harmonies are within functional triadic structures with some dominant seventh chords added at cadences, but there are times where the harmonies are textural chords of extended tertian structures with added notes for color. The melodic aspects are modal with interchanges around the harmonies with a great deal of fragmentation in developmental material.

Composer Notes
Born in Catarroja, Valencia May 19, 1944. He studied at the Conservatory Superior in Valencia and Murcia in Composition, Saxophone and Orchestral Conducting. He won awards in composition "Juegos Florales de Paterna" in 1975, "Joan Senent" 1977, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, de Onda 1981 and "Villa de Almusafes" 1984. He is now Director of the Conservatory Municipal "José Iturbi" in Valencia.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia, Agruació Musical de Manuel

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Es Chopá . . . . .hasta la Moma!

Composer's Last Name	Giner
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	S.

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 10:00

Instrumentation
Piccolos, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Eb Clars, Prin. Clar, 3 Clars, 2 Alto Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, Eb Contrabass Clar., 2 Bassoons, Contra Bsn, 2 Bb Soprano Saxes, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, 2 Bari Saxes, 4 Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Eb Tubas, Tubas, Cellos, Basses, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, sus cym, Bass Dr, Crash Cym, Triangle, Snare Dr

Composition Notes
No information available

Composer Notes

In key of Bb with the Andante folk melody theme first presented in oboe then in flutes. Variations are presented with interludes. Some very virtuosic solos are presented in flute, oboe and first clarinet. The ending Allegro is the culmination of the demonstrations of virtuosity of the ensemble. Traditional functional harmony includes some use of chromaticism. Harmonic progression is more varied during the interludes between variation presentations.

Performance Information
La Banda de Tabernas Villdigna

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Espiritu Valenciano

Composer's Last Name	Chuliá
Composer's Second Name	Hernández
Composer's First Name	Salvador

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 6:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Eb Clars, Prin. Clarinet A & B, 2 Clarinets A & B, Bassoon, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Bari Sax, 3 Eb Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Eb Tubas, Tubas, Timpani, Bass Dr, Crash Cym, Snare Dr

Composition Notes
Composition notes forthcoming from the composer.

Composer Notes
Born in Catarroja, Valencia May 19, 1944. He studied at the Conservatory Superior in Valencia and Murcia in Composition, Saxophone and Orchestral Conducting. He won awards in composition "Juegos Florales de Paterna" in 1975, "Joan Senent" 1977, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, de Onda 1981 and "Villa de Almusafes" 1984. He is now Director of the Conservatory Municipal "José Iturbi" in Valencia.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition - 1977

Estampa Medieval

Composer's Last Name	Tamarit
Composer's Second Name	Fayos
Composer's First Name	Francisco

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 20:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Piano, Percussion (three players)

Composition Notes

A suite of six programmatic movements with slight variations on instrumentation, so that there is rarely a tutti with the entire orchestration. This is more like a presentation of various chamber ensembles within the concert band. A paragraph of text is occurs at the beginning of each movement to help describe the mood. 1. "Danza de la fiesta nupcial" (Dance of the marriage festival). In ABA form has the A section with a tambourine dance rhythm throughout but with changing meters of 9/8 and 6/8 with irregular subdivisions. The primary melody of the dance is played by the flute and then by the oboe. The B section features flourishing woodwind scales under a majestic French horn melody.

2. "El pregón del señor jendal" acts as a short interlude with French horns short phrases of block harmony interspersed with the bass instruments presenting a phrase of Gregorian chant.

3. "La súplica" (The request) is in "Lento" 4/4 meter. The texture is built with a four note pedal in the bassoons and horns with slow moving three-part counterpoint "quasi species" in flutes acting as the basis for the melodic oboe solo. The phrases repeat and vary with different orchestrations, three muted trumpets (similar in feeling to the duet in Stravinsky's Rite of Spring)

4. "Danza se los aldeanos" Similar in form (ABA) and mood of the first movement with percussion setting the dance rhythm or changing meters with melodies in solo instruments. This movement is longer with more development then the first movement.

5. "Camino del castillo" Marked "Lento y triste (sad)" In ABA form beginning with dark harmony over a pedal point, above which an alto saxophone presents an extended solo melody. The B section has more progressive harmonic direction with solos in the trumpet and then flute. The A section returns with the saxophone solo with orchestration similar to the beginning.

6. "Introducción, danza de la muerte y final" The introduction "Adagio" presents bi-tonal harmony in forte with trumpets in parallel harmony hovering around Bb major and Ab major against a unison melody in the trombones hovering around A. The presentation are transposed between interspersed short woodwind interludes in piano. The dance is in Allegro with the percussion setting the four measure phrases of three 2/4 meters with the last measure being 3/8. Themes from the introduction are presented and developed throughout the dance.

The harmonic vocabulary is varied in that there are often remnants of organum and Gregorian chant with added contemporary harmonies of added note chords and tertian extensions to create dissonance. The piano parts are orchestrated to fit harp very comfortable.

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CIM La Armonica de Buñol

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Estampes Mediterranies

Composer's Last Name	Magenti
Composer's Second Name	Chelvi
Composer's First Name	Leopold

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 16:00