Valencia Compositions 41-50

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Prin. Clarinet, 3 Clarinets, Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, 2 Soprano Saxes, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, 2 Baritone Saxes, Bass Sax, Cellos, Contrabasses, Harp, 4 Horns, 3 C Trumpets, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Baritone Horns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, suspended cymbal, "Chimes de Cristal", Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum

Composition Notes

Starts with a 12-tone based Bassoon solo in a Moderato quasi Lento which is then presented in the English Horn. The texture builds by adding families of instruments based on rhythmic and motivic fragments of the solos to an Allegro variation of the first theme which is presented in clarinets in octaves. The melodic material continues transformations in subsequent sections. Changing meters continue throughout the piece including sections based on 5/8 and odd divisions of 9/8. Melodies are often angular with with rhythmically complex rhythms. The textures are varied to highlights different instruments with fuller orchestration after the opening solos. The tri-tone is the basis for harmony with uses of chords by seconds and added note chords to tertian structures.

Composer Notes

Born in Valencia in 1956. Studied at the Conservatory of Valencia with Mario Monreal, Alós, M. Teresa Oller, Francisco Tamarit and Aman Blanquer winning prizes in harmony and piano. He later continued studies in Paris with Lautier and Mlle Pabon winning prizes in harmony and counterpoint. He won a grant from the foundation "Santiago Lope" in Valencia. He directed bands in the towns of Altea, Cheste and Paiporta. He also performed many piano recitals. He has composed an opera for children "L 'última llibreía", has composed many pieces for piano as well as for band and chamber music.

Performance Information
La Banda de Tabernas Villdigna

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Estructuras Isoritmicas

Composer's Last Name	Montesinos
Composer's Second Name	Comas
Composer's First Name	Eduardo

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 17:30

Instrumentation
Piccolo, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoons, 4 French Horns, $ Bb Trumpets, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Flüglehorns, Euphoniums, Tubas, Violoncellos, Contrabasses, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Castanets, Cymbals, Bass Drum

Composition Notes

In three movements. The entire piece is an exercise in rhythmic complexity. There are many odd meters of 5/8, 3/8, 7/8 etc. interspersed with 4/8, 6/16 and many others. The sections are clear phrase structures allowing the odd rhythmic structures to become familiar patterns. The are extended soloistic passages for flute and bass clarinet which play the same material as the flute in a later part of the piece. There is also an extended solo for vibraphone. Many of the woodwind parts include very difficult scaler passages included tuplets of seven, eleven, twelve, etc. The rhythmic odd aspects are usually played homorhythmically which sometimes is played tutti. The composer clearly describes the form as rehearsal markings, including showing where a particular section is presented in inversion such as "Ci". The harmonies are tonally based with some extended tertian structures, some chords of fourths as well as added note chords. The melodies are often intervalic giving the vertical structures more dissonance.

Composer Notes

Born March 2, 1945 in Valencia. Attended the Conservatorio Superior in Valencia where he studied solfége, piano, composition and orchestral conducting attaining the maximum grades including the award "Fin de Carrera" in piano and fugue. Was the music critic for the Valencian paper "Levante" for three years. Is presently the head of the solfége department at the Conservatorio Superior in Valencia. His compositions have been performed by the Orchestra and Municipal Band of Valencia, the Radio Orchestra of Spain (Madrid), the Concert Band Vooruit de relbeke (Belgium) and others.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
July 1, 1987

Expresions Simfóniques

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 15:00

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Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Solo Clarinet, 3 Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, Bass Saxophone, 4 Horns, 4 Bb Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, Baritone Horn (in Bb), 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Cellos, Double basses, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, suspended cymbal, Vibraphone, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum

Composition Notes

A large one movement symphonic work in sonata form. The introduction starts with solo trombone involving glissandi in Andante tempo. The texture builds up to full ensemble after which an English Horn solo leads into the first theme in Prestissimo of the sonata form. The common meter first theme contains rapid flowing woodwind passages punctuated by percussion and brass. The second theme is in changing meter of 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 etc. Texture is often homorhythmic. The closing theme of the exposition uses a Lento tempo with a brass fanfare. The development section is primarily rhythmic variations of the changing meters of the second theme. The melodic lines are often very difficult and include orchestrations for many different instruments. The composer often will couple the brass with the rapid flowing woodwind melodies. Besides extended solos for trombone and English Horn, there are also very difficult and extended solos for Bb clarinet and Eb clarinet. The harmonies used are often very rich with extended tertian structures, added note chords and some clusters. The tonal centers are very clearly stated with moderately moving harmonic progressions.

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
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
September 30, 1993

Fallera major de Valencia

(Suite sinfónica)

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 6:00

Instrumentation

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

Composition Notes
Composition notes coming from the composer.

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
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Fantasia

Composer's Last Name	Grau
Composer's Second Name	Vegara
Composer's First Name	Francisco

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 15:00

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Instrumentation

Piccolo, Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, Eb Clarinets, Principal Clarinet, 3 Clarinets, Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Bb Contrabass Clarinet, Bb Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, 4 F Horns, 4 C Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Eb Tubas, C Tubas, Violoncellos, Contrabasses, Harp, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Gong, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Chimes

Composition Notes

This composition is in two sections. There are three main thematic elements that are developed throughout the composition. The themes are always in a balanced phrase structure of four or eight measures. Phrases are usually repeated in different orchestrations and registers. Solos are given to different instruments to highlight the characteristic of the phrase, e.g.. the trombone is given the melody which then is performed with glissandi. There is much repetition of the phrases with orchestration differences with succeeding sections. The harmonies are tertian structures with triads and some extended structures. The melodies are tonally based but with chromatic altercations. The melodies are not usually developed melodically, but rather repeated in their primary form with orchestrational differences. The meter is mostly in common time with some uses of 3/4, 2/4 and 1/4 for phrasing purposes. There is an instance of one 10/8 measure which is repeated several times throughout the composition. Solos for oboe, French horn and alto saxophone.

Composer Notes

Born in Bigastro (Alicante) in 1947 and started playing in the band at the age of 7. He studied at the Conservatory in Murcia as well as in Madrid with Torres Navarro. In addition to being an instrumentalist, he also conducted the military bands in Alicante and Melilla. He continued his studies of composition with Petrassi, Ferrara and Markevich among others. He has been the chairman of the University School of Teachers since 1980. His compositions have won prizes from the Diputación de Alicante, the Certamen Internacional de Valencia and the Premio Izquierdo.

Performance Information
Banda Unió Musical de Llíria

Date of Composition - 1987

Fantasia "La Revoltosa"

Composer's Last Name	Chapi
Composer's Second Name	Lorente
Composer's First Name	Ruperto

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 8:00

Instrumentation
Flutes (Eb Clarinets), Oboes, Principal Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophones, 2 Bb Flüglehorns, 2 Bb Cornets, 3 Eb French Horns, 4 Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas, Snare Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum

Composition Notes
A Zarzuela starting in 3/4 meter Allegro Animato with a brass fanfare. Typical folk-like melodies over homophonic texture throughout. Changes in moods to Andantino then Allegretto. A second Allegretto uses the combination 6/8 & 3/4 meter dance rhythm. Most melodies are played by groups of instruments. Short solos for flüglehorn and oboe.

Composer Notes
Born in Villena (Alicante) March 27, 1851 died in Madrid March 25, 1909. Known primarily for his Zarzuelas, he started playing flute and clarinet at age seven. He later played cornet in the town band. At age twelve, he went to Madrid to study. He composed his first Zarzuela at age 16 and continued to compose until his death.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Fantasia sobre motivos del Maestro Serrano

Composer's Last Name	Lamote
Composer's Second Name	de Grignon
Composer's First Name	Richard

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 20:30

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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

In one continuous movement with several sections of contrasting tempo and mood. A tone poem with very diverse uses of textures with many uses of solo and chamber groups within the ensemble to contrast the large tutti sections. Melodic material is distributed among the instruments of the band. Many of the dynamics are mezzo forte and less. Rhythmic activity very simple through most of the piece with no uses of complicated syncopations. Harmonic vocabulary is based on tonality with romantic uses of dissonance.

Composer Notes
Born 1872; died 1949.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Gloses II

Composer's Last Name	Blanquer
Composer's Second Name	Ponsoda
Composer's First Name	Armando

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 20:00

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Instrumentation
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Solo Clarinet, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxes, Tenor Saxes, Baritone Saxes, 4 Horns, 2 C Cornets, 3 C Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Bb Baritone Horns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Double basses, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, suspended cymbal, "Rumberas", Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum

Composition Notes

In Five Movements (performed without interruption):

1. Moderato 2. Mosso 3. Moderato 4. Mosso, con certo vivacita 5. Allegro jubiloso

Distinctive motivic and thematic material used in all movements with many changes in tempo and meter throughout. Use of a wide spectrum of harmony including chromatic quartal harmony, clusters, bi-chords, extended tertian structures as well as more conventional tertian structures in a tonal framework. Use of varying textures including homophonic, ostinato and counterpoint. The orchestration is varied with common occurrences of flourishing woodwinds in both supportive and thematic material.

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 Natinal 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
Performed in the 1991 Certamen Competition in Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Gongoriana

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 20:00