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Play Marcha Burlesca.ra

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, Cellos, Double Basses, Percussion, Harp

Composition Notes

Winner of Premio "Maestro Villa" 1994. In four movements. The first movement "Arco de Monteleón" starts with a march with countermelodies. The second movement "Frente al Manzanares" starts with a melodic English horn solo then an alto saxophone solo in Adagio triple meter with the melody developing through various orchestrations, usually in homophonic style. The third movement "Las Vistillas" is in a happy 3/4 meter alla "burlesque" with a touch "French Music Hall" and a touch of "Hollywood" with various orchestrations and soloists. The fourth movement "Puerta del Sol" in a 3/4 meter with driving rhythms contrasted with variations in tempos with solos in several different instruments. The harmonic vocabulary is based on tertian structures with extensions often in a popular and jazz-like manor with 7th and 9th chords with some other extensions and alterations. The harmonic progressions are often in the cycle of fifths to support the popularized style harmony, sometimes in sequences. The rhythms do not add to the difficulty of the style.

Composer Notes

Born in Barcelona in 1916 his studies led him to Valencia where he became the Professor of Composition at the Conservatory of Valencia. He won numerous composition awards including the "Como el Nacional" in 1950 and "Ciudad de Barcelona" in 1954 as well as awards from the cities of Alicante and Valencia. He had composed an extensive number of compositions during his life. He left Valencia to live and teach composition at the Conservatory in Madrid. He died in 1996.

Performance Information

Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid

Recording available - CD RTVE 65056 Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Marcha Burlesca

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 3:00

Play Mare Nostrum.ra

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

A march in burlesque style. The meter is 2/4 with a metronome mark of 112. Some added note chords are used to add to the "burlesque" character (a minor sixth added to an open fifth starts the piece piano in saxes). Dotted rhythms highlight the march. The momentum is stopped at times in this "concert march" for formatas and grand pauses (in the spirit of Stravinsky's Circus March). The march ends in the faster "Vivo" tempo.

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 - 1956

Mare Nostrum

Composer's Last Name	Asins
Composer's Second Name	Arbo
Composer's First Name	Miguel

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 12:00

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, Cellos, Double Basses, Percussion, Harp

Composition Notes

Based on a Valencian folk melody first introduced in flutes. Melody is repeated and varied throughout in a through composed manner. Other folk melodies presented and developed in contrasting sections. Beginning tempo is Andante with other sections to Andantino, Allegro non troppo, Allegretto, Maestosos, Allegro mosso, Moderato, Lentamente and Allegro mosso. Harmony is tonality based with chromatic alterations and some use of extended tertian structures and added note chords. Harmonic progression is sometimes static. Texture is usually homophonic with some use of imitative counterpoint with primary melodies in canon. Some use of 5/8 meters in some sections as a contrast to the usual 4/4 and 3/4 meters.

Composer Notes

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia, El Litro Buñol

Date of Composition - 1976

Marxa del Rei Barbut

Composer's Last Name	Salvador
Composer's Second Name	Segarra
Composer's First Name	Matilde

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration -3:00

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, Principal Bb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, 2 Alto Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Soprano Saxophones, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 2 Baritone Saxophones, Bass Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, 2 Bb Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas in Bb, Contrabasses, Timpani, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals

Composition Notes

This march is from the opera "la filla del rei barbut'. It is based on the opening fanfare from the "Hymn of Valencia" which is performed at the end of most concerts. In march tempo 2/4 meter throughout, the fanfare starts with two dotted figures of dotted eight and sixteen followed by an eighth note triplet figure. A theme of longer sustained quarter notes is presented in the flutes, clarinets and oboes over a pulsating march-like sixteenth note figure of alternating tonic and dominant harmonies in the saxophones and lower woodwinds and brass. A short interlude in forte leads to the second theme is presented in flowing eighth notes in piccolo, flutes, Eb clarinet and soprano saxophone with a strong percussive attacks on downbeats in bass instruments and on beat 2 (of 2/4 measure) in clarinets, alto and tenor saxophones and trumpets. A short development includes rhythms and fragmentation from both themes leading to a recapitulation of the first theme with the melody in woodwinds and flüglehorns with the accompaniment in the low woodwinds and brass. At the end of the second theme's presentation in the recapitulation a diminuendo gives the feeling of marching away, except for the last three measures which include percussive attacks on beat 2 in tutti in fortistissimo. The harmonic vocabulary is triadic and functional. The chord progressions are mostly tonic and dominant. The piece involves more rhythmic and melodic aspects than harmonic. The rhythms of the "Hymn of Valencia" are very evident throughout.

Composer Notes
Born in Castellón in 1918. She studied piano with Joaquina Segarra and José Salvador Ferrer. She studied harmony and composition at the Conservatory at Castellón. Won the prize "Joan Senent" in 1964.

Performance Information
Musica Primitiva de Jativa

Date of Composition
November 1988

Mediterranea 2

Composer's Last Name	Murillo
Composer's Second Name	Arce
Composer's First Name	José Angel

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 10:00

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Principal Bb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, Flüglehorns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Cellos, Contrabasses, Orchestra Bells, Vibraphone, Bongos, Chimes, Xylophone, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Temple Blocks, Bass Drum, Triangle, Gong, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals, Latin Instruments

Composition Notes

A composition in "Minimalist" style. The introduction in "Lento" presents the key of E major in small "chamber-like" orchestration. The principal section with a metronomic marking of quarter note = 164 in 3/4 meter presents a vamp first in timpani outlining the E major tonality then adding layers or instruments (xylophone, then oboes and bassoons, then flutes and orchestra bells then clarinets and saxes). A solo melody in the trumpet is presented for thirty-two measures after the texture is established. An interlude in the "Lento" tempo ends the E major section before the next section of Ab major is presented with a metronomic marking of quarter note = 94 in 4/4 meter. The new vamp is set up in the 2nd bassoon, Orchestra Bells and xylophone based on eighth notes and sixteenths in syncopation. This section also goes through a layering process with the saxophone section and the flüglehorns providing the melodic material over the rhythmic texture. Another interlude in "Lento" precedes the last section with the return to the E major tonality and tempo and meter of the first section. The last cadence of the piece is set up by canonic entrances of the entire ensemble rising to a fortissimo. The harmonies and harmonic progressions ore from the "Minimalist" style. The melodies are all diatonic. There are almost no accidentals in the entire compositions. The aspect of rhythm is the primary force in this composition with the syncopation mostly in the second section.

Composer Notes
Born August 1961. First studies were with his father and Granell. At nine years old he went to a Valencian conservatory to study clarinet and percussion. He was a member of the Military Band and also was a member of a folk group "Quaranta Maula" recording a the record "Remors de mar" (Troubles of the Sea). He later recorded "Silenci, grabem", "Carrer Alfa" and "Nadal Valenciá".

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Mediterranea 3

Composer's Last Name	Murillo
Composer's Second Name	Arce
Composer's First Name	José Angel

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 10:00

Play Metabolismes Ritmics.ra

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Principal Bb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horns in F, Flüglehorns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Euphonium (bass clef Bb), Tuba (bass clef Bb), Cellos, Contrabasses, Orchestra Bells, Vibraphone, Bongos, Chimes, Xylophone, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Temple Blocks, Bass Drum, Triangle, Gong, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals, Latin Instruments

Composition Notes
Born August 1961. First studies were with his father and Granell. At nine years old he went to a Valencian conservatory to study clarinet and percussion. He was a member of the Military Band and also was a member of a folk group "Quaranta Maula" recording a the record "Remors de mar" (Troubles of the Sea). He later recorded "Silenci, grabem", "Carrer Alfa" and "Nadal Valenciá".

Composer Notes
Born August 1961. First studies were with his father and Granell. At nine years old he went to a Valencian conservatory to study clarinet and percussion. He was a member of the Military Band and also was a member of a folk group "Quaranta Maula" recording a the record "Remors de mar" (Troubles of the Sea). He later recorded "Silenci, grabem", "Carrer Alfa" and "Nadal Valenciá".

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not included in score

Metabolismes Ritmics

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 8:00

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, 2 Clarinet sections (each divided into 4 parts), 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Eb Clarinets, 4 Alto Saxophones, 4 Tenor Saxophones, 2 Baritone Saxophones, Bass Saxophone, 4 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Baritone Horns, 2 Euphoniums, 3 Tubas, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Cymbals, "Chaston", Gong, Tom Toms, Bongos, Timbales, Claves, Güiro, Bass Drum, Maracas

Composition Notes

In one movement. The tempo starts Allegro molto and stays very fast throughout most of the movement. The rhythms are extensive with meters of 7/8, 2/8, 13/16 utilized. There are many sections in 4/4 and 3/4 in Allegro tempi with many syncopations. The very rhythmic melodies expressed in the winds are usually supported by a rhythmic percussion orchestration. Meters do not change very often, but rhythmic melodies and chordal "hits" compare with the most adventurous jazz figures. Harmonies include chords by fourths, seconds and extended tertian structures. Melodies include intervalic structures similar in some parts to dodecaphonic composition. Chord progressions seem to be non functional or scaler.

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 - 1982

Mondriana

Composer's Last Name	Cano
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Cesar

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 12:00

Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Eb Clarinets, 12 Bb Clarinets, 1 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 4 Bb Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, 4 Tubas, Percussion (5 players) timpani, claves, Tam-tam, 2 Suspended cymbals, 2 conga drums, 5 gongs, 5 tom-toms, 2 bongos, crash cymbal, bass drum, snare drum

Composition Notes

A composition using serial techniques. The piece starts with a strong homorhythmic triplet motif in trumpets which repetition builds up in orchestration and crescendo to fortistissimo. Melodies are very clearly presented over sustained chords with frequent uses or counterpoint. Graphic notation is used at times including short repetitive figures in stratification and timed sections in seconds (not in meter). The beginning rhythmic motif returns frequently with some rhythmic expansion, including a massive tutti rhythmic presentation at the very end of the piece. The textures are varied with some aspects of "klienfarben melodie", rhythmic figures in block texture and polyphonic. There are many changing meters. The composer uses many metric markings of three and a half over four and two and a half over 4. Orchestration is varied, using many combinations for color.

Composer Notes

Born in Valencia in 1960. Studied at the Conservatory Superior with Luis Blanes, Amando Blanquer and Manuel Galduf. He later studied in Granada with Luis de Pablo and Carmelo Bernaola and in Siena where he studied with Klaus Huber and Franco Ferrara. He obtained numerous prizes including the "Premio Valencia de Composición de Música de Cámara" and second prize in the National Orchestra Conducting Competition. He has directed the Valencia Orchestra and has also formed the "Grup Contemporani de Valéncia" (Contemporary Group of Valencia) that has performed for several years at the Palau. He has also organized several conferences of contemporary music in Valencia.

Performance Information
Commissioned by the City of Valencia for the 1988 Certamen

Date of Composition - 1988

Movimientos Cíclicos para Banda

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 10:00