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Instrumentation
Picc, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, Eb Clar, Prin. Clar, 3 Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 2 Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Euphoniums, Tubas, Timpani, Percussion (5 players) Bongos, suus cymbal, "Rumberas", Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum.

Composition Notes

One of the most popular compositions by Rafael Taléns. This pieces is in 3 movements: 1. Panorama, 2. Manantial, 3. Exodo

This was also the obligatory composition for the 1979 Disputación de Valencia (band competition)

Use of tonal and modal melodies in mostly homophonic style with features for various soloists and sections. Extensive use of concerted parallel harmony. Difficult horn solo at the end of slow movement. Last movement has remnants of "Rite of Spring".

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
Obligatory composition for the 1979 Disputación de Valencia (band competition). Is played by many of the bands around Valencia. Played periodically by the Municipal Band of Valencia.

Date of Composition - 1979

Simfonieta

Composer's Last Name	Cervera
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	José

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 10:00

Instrumentation

Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horns, 3 Eb Clarinets, Prin. Clarinet A & B, 3 Clarinets A & B (divisi), 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Soprano Saxes, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, 2 Baritone Saxes, Bass Sax, 2 Bassoons, Contra Bassoon, 3 Trumpets in C, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, 2 Flüglehorns, 2 Baritone Horns, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas, Cello, Basses, Timpani, Snare Dr., Tam tam, Guiro, Sleigh bells, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal

Composition Notes

In three movements 1. Starts fortissimo in "Allegro deciso" with a two-note motive of a descending octave "G" of sixteenth to quarter note with an underlying G augmented chord crescendo from piano to forte with formata. Subsequent motifs of descending perfect fifth and minor third lead into a four measure oboe melody cadencing on a G major chord. The melodic second theme is presented in the clarinets based on the ascending interval of a sixth. The movement continues development of the sixteenth two note motifs and the melodic fragments incorporating a great deal of counterpoint, melodic extension, fragmentation and transformation. On obvious recapitulation makes the form clear, although with the beginning ideas transformed. The movement ends fortistissimo with a G major chord with an added Db in the "muddy" low register. 2. Has an introduction with the piccolo and flutes in pianissimo in the extreme upper register repeating a chord of fourths (A, D and G) in "Lento" joined in the second measure with the basses in the extreme low register on open fifths (C, G and C). A "Moderato" oboe solo presents the primary theme which is more or less a transformation of the first movement. The short movement continues with melodic presentations in various instrumentations ending with a coda similar to the introduction. 3. Is in "Allegro, tempo de Zapateado" (quarter note = 120) in 6/8 meter. This movement presents folk-like melodies very clearly with little counterpoint. Idiomatic repeating percussion rhythms always substantiate the dance character throughout. The harmonies in the first movement are more dissonant and intervalic than the second and third. The last two movements have very clear tonal progressions although there is chromaticism throughout the piece.

Composer Notes
Born in Buñol, Spain. Studied violin, piano and conducting in Valencia. Won the honor prize "l'Academia Chigiana de la dita académia" in Siena, Italy and won the "Premio Maestro Villa de Madrid" composition prize in 1973 for "Simfonieta". He conducted the Vienna Philharmonic, La Scala de Milan, Metropolitan Opera in New York. He now resides in Madrid.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Date of composition not listed in score

Sinfonia Sevillana

Composer's Last Name	Turina
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Joaquin

Level of Difficulty - Grade 4

Duration - 6:00

Instrumentation
Full 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
Originlly composed for orchestra, this is one of the few concert band pieces by this famous Spanish composer. Analysis in progress.

Composer Notes

One of the most famous Spanish composers. Born in Seville December 9, 1882; died in Madrid January 14, 1949. Studied piano and harmony in Seville. He went to Madrid to study piano with Tragó at the Conservatory of Madrid where he met Manuel de Falla. He moved to Paris when he was twenty-three to study piano with Moszkowsky and also composition with D'Indy at the Schola cantorum, from which he graduated in 1913. He returned to Madrid in 1914, and was later active as a conductor for the Ballets russes and as choirmaster at the Teatro real. He joined the faculty of the Madrid Conservatory in 1930; after the Civil War he was admitted to the San Fernando Academy and was named head of Ministry of Education's general music commission upon it's creation in 1941. He is known mostly for stage, orchestral works, chamber, piano music and songs.

Bibl: D.M. Randel "The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music" (Harvard 1996)

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition
Original orchestra verion premiered in 1920 by the Madrid Symphony Orchestra

Soleriana

Composer's Last Name	Surinach
Composer's Second Name
Composer's First Name	Carlos

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 15:00

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Instrumentation
Piccolos, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Eb Clarinets, 3 Bb Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Cornets, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, Baritone, 3 Trombones, Basses, String Bass, Timpani, Percussion (3 players)

Composition Notes

Based on the "Fandango" by Padre Antonio Soler (a student of Scarlatti), this piece is divided into an "Introduction" and seven "Differentias" (variations). The entire piece is in 3/4 meter. Each section is in a different tempo with a some further tempo changes within the variations. Surinach in his notes about the piece tells of his attempts to writing a version of the Fandango using 20th Century means. The harmonies are tonal with traditional uses of dissonances except in an exaggerated fashion e.g.. very long appoggiaturas, late resolving suspensions and non-chord tones that create sharp clashes. The development technique uses the entire band with some very difficult writing for woodwind (oboe, clarinet, flute, piccolo) and trumpet soloists.

Composer Notes

Born in Barcelona March 4, 1915. He died November 12, 1997. He was known mostly for his compositions for dance, especially for Martha Graham. He studied piano and music theory in Barcelona with José caminals (1929-39), then composition with Enrique Morera (1936-39). In 1940 he went to Germany to study, first at the Robert Schumann Conservatory in Düsseldorf, then at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin with Max Trapp. He returned to Barcelona in 1942 to conduct opera and orchestra concerts. From 1947 to 1950 he lived in Paris, conducting throuout Europe. In 1950 he moved to the United States and began to establish himself as a composer. He composed several pieces for Martha Graham, the Joeffrey Ballet, the Paul Taylor Dancers and others. Most of his music reflects the Spanish heritage including the flamenco tradition.

Bibl: D.M. Randel "The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music" (Harvard 1996)

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition - 1972

Sugerencias

Composer's Last Name	Perelló
Composer's Second Name	Perez
Composer's First Name	Arrelio

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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, Percussion

Composition Notes

An important repertoire piece in contemporary band literature of Valenica. Analysis in progress.

Composer Notes

Valencian composer.

Performance Information

La Banda "Los Feos" in Buñol

Date of Composition

Date of composition not listed in score

Suite Alicantina

Composer's Last Name	Dorado
Composer's Second Name	Janeiro
Composer's First Name	Ricardo

Level of Difficulty - Grade 6

Duration - 16:20

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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, Percussion

Composition Notes

In four movements, all based on Spanish songs from small towns - the first movement "Preludio" based on an adaptation of "Adcaneta de Albaida". The second movement is based on "Ráfol de Almuna". The third movement "Juego Infantiles" is based on two songs from "Gorga" and "Murla" receptively. The last movement "Danza Final" is based from themes from "Benirrama" and "Pego". The themes are very characteristic throughout all of the movements. Themes are expressed very clearly but altered slightly to depict a more contemporary character. Development by fragmentation, ornamentation and rhythmic manipulation is common throughout including added interlude material. The harmonies are tertian structures with frequent extensions, some bi-chord structures are also used. Harmonic progression is often by non-functional or abrupt tonal changes. Some traditional progressions are also used. Melody is rhythmically altered from the original songs, some chromatic alterations are used also. Tonal centers are presented clearly with key signatures in all movements.

Composer Notes
Born in La Coruña, Spain in 1907, studied solfége, theory and piano with Manuel Marti, at age 16 studied composition, harmony and orchestration with Julián S. Mayoral. From age 32 to 35 he studied with Joaquín Turina and age 37 to 38 studied with Manuel de Falla. He has been composing for concert bands throughout his career.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Valencia

Date of Composition - 1972

Suite Concierto

Composer's Last Name	Aragües
Composer's Second Name	Bernard
Composer's First Name	Tomas

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 14:20

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Instrumentation

2 Flutes, Alto Flute, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 2 Eb Clarinets, Principal Bb Clar, 3 Bb Clarinets, 2 Alto Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, Eb Contrabass Clarinet, Bb Soprano Sax, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, 2 Baritone Saxes, Bass Sax, 4 Horns, 4 C Trumpets, 2 F (soprano) Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 2 Flügle Horns, 2 Bb Baritone Horns, 2 Euphoniums, Eb Tubas, C Tubas, Cellos, Basses, Timpani, Percussion (4 players)

Composition Notes

In Three Movements: 1. Introduction, 2. Prelude and Fugue, 3. "Gallarda"

Awarded First Prize in the International Composition Competition for Band by the City of Valencia 1982

Often extremely contrapuntal building up in layers to very thick textures. Counterpoint usually imitative. Rich harmonies including poly chords, added note chords, diminished chords and harmonic sequences with changing tonal centers. Extensive bassoon and oboe solos.

Composer Notes
Valencian composer.

Performance Information
Banda de Tavernes de la Valldigna

Date of Composition
Date of composition not listed in score

Suite Manchega

Composer's Last Name	Pérez
Composer's Second Name	Ribes
Composer's First Name	Juan

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 17:24

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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

Winner of Premio "Maestro Villa" 1979. In four movements. 1. "Preludio" starts with a brass fanfare alternating with melodious material presented in solo instruments oboe and flute in Aeolian mode with some modal interchange. Development of melodic material continues to the end of the movement. 2. "Canción" de cuna" is a slow movement presenting a folk-like melody which is repeated using different orchestrations with some fragmentation and reharmonizations. 3. "Seguidillas" is a Spanish dance style in 3/4 meter with some interludes in slower cantabile style. 4. "Final (Allegro moderato)" After a short introduction a primary theme is presented in the brass in forte after which it goes through extensive development using fragmentation and harmonic and orchestrational variations. The harmonic vocabulary is based on tertian structures but often in a nonfunctional manner.

Composer Notes

Born in Montroy (Valencia) May 26, 1931. Studied clarinet with Lucas Conejero and composition with Manuel Palau at the Conservatory Superior in Valencia. Later continued studies in composition in Madrid with Ricardo Dorado. Studied orchestral conducting with Wolker Wagenhein, Igor Markevich and Enrique García Asensio. He later studied in Paris. In 1982 he became director of the Municipal Band of Badajoz. He was professor of harmony, counterpoint and fugue at the Conservatory Professional of Mérida. He won many awards including the "Ciudad de Monzón" in 1972, "Santa Isabel" in 1974, "Maestro Villa" in 1979 and 1982 and others. From 1980 until 1990 he has conducted many bands to award competitions in Zaragoza province. He has composed many compositions for orchestra, band, piano, chamber music and chorus.

Performance Information
Municipal Band of Madrid. Recording available CD RTVE-Música 65096 Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid

Date of Composition - 1979

Suite Sinfónica

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

Level of Difficulty - Grade 5

Duration - 20:00