Prelude and Pursuit 前奏曲

約翰-巴恩斯-錢斯於 1960 年在北卡羅來納州格林斯博羅的一所高中駐校期間創作了他的里程碑式的樂隊作品《詠歎調與舞蹈》（Incantation and Dance）。受聯合縣（北卡羅來納州）榮譽樂隊的委託，Prelude and Pursuit向這部重要作品及其與北卡羅來納州的淵源致敬。單簧管奏出的縈繞心頭的聖詠式主題為慢板部分定下了基調。與錢斯的作品相似，快板部分一開始由打擊樂器引入主題元素，隨後由管樂接上並發展。加強的節奏元素以及精心控制的隨機演奏效果，營造出整體的興奮感和期待感。主題貫穿了樂隊的各個部分，最後，開頭的聖歌主題在接近尾聲時出現了短暫的戲劇性亮相。作為年輕演奏家的教學工具，Prelude and Pursuit 也為演奏者提供了有益的演奏體驗。持續時間4:50

作曲家: Michael Sweeney
樂器: Concert Band

曲目:
Prelude And Pursuit

樂器編制:
FULL SCORE
FLUTE
OBOE
BASSOON
BB CLARINET 1
BB CLARINET 2
BB CLARINET 3
BB BASS CLARINET
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 1
EB ALTO SAXOPHONE 2
BB TENOR SAXOPHONE
EB BARITONE SAXOPHONE
BB TRUMPET 1
BB TRUMPET 2
F HORN
TROMBONE
BARITONE B.C.
BARITONE T.C.
TUBA
PERCUSSION 1
PERCUSSION 2
TIMPANI
MALLET PERCUSSION
BASS

原文簡介:
John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor Band, Prelude and Pursuit pays tribute to this important composition and its North Carolina connection. A haunting chant-like theme played by the clarinets sets the tone for the slow section. Similar to Chance's work, the fast section begins with percussion instruments introducing thematic elements later picked up and developed by the winds. Intensifying rhythmic elements, as well as carefully controlled random playing effects, contribute to an overall sense of excitement and anticipation. Themes are woven throughout various sections of the band before the opening chant motif makes a brief dramatic appearance near the end. A great teaching tool for young players, Prelude and Pursuit also provides a rewarding performance experience. Dur: 4:50
難度: 2.5