A magnificent major work based on the German chorale 'Was Lebet' (O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness). The piece is made up of five contrasting variations. A majestic, fanfare-like section opens the work, leading into a giocoso classical-style variation. The beautiful Variation 2 is reflective and plaintive, while the next variation is somewhat quirky and volatile in nature. There is a French romantic feel to Variation 4, with a playful waltz providing scope for various soloists around the band to display their musicianship. Variation 5 is fugal in nature, with each section of the band being handed the theme at various points. The sense of motion builds gradually to a grandiose presentation of the theme, the first time that it is heard in its full form, bringing the work to a thrilling, majestic conclusion. *Please note audio and video are of the brass band version.
To view The International Staff Band performing the brass band version of the work, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCxs7SpulHY
PDF download includes score and full set of parts.
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Difficulty Level: Advanced
Instrumentation:
Flute/Piccolo
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2/English Horn
Bassoon 1-2
Contrabassoon
Clarinet in Bb 1-3
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1-3
Horn in F 1-4
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass
Timpani
Percussion 1-4