Sir William Walton's Crown Imperial is a grand march originally written for the coronation of England's King George VI.
Composition History
Vincent Persichetti's Symphony for Band (Symphony No. 6) was originally commissioned as a single-movement work, but he expanded it due to the abundance of musical ideas.
Performer Biography
The United States Marine Band, known as 'The President's Own', is the oldest professional musical organization in America, founded by an act of Congress in 1798.
Composition History
Aaron Copland's Emblems was commissioned by the College Band Director's National Association (CBDNA) with the goal of enriching the band repertory with the composer's best work.
Compositional Technique
Percy Grainger's Children's March, an original work for band, includes a prominent piano part, extensive use of double reeds, a bass saxophone, and an optional vocal part.
Composition History
Igor Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments was dedicated to the memory of Debussy, who had died two years prior to its composition.
Compositional Technique
Vincent Persichetti incorporated 'Grace and Grit' as major characteristics in his compositions, with grit in the outer movements and grace in the middle movements of his Symphony for Band.
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