Euphonium Excerpts -Ravenswood

-Holst 2nd Suite in F -When Jesus Wept

Jenna Schultz- Rep and Ped- Project 2

About the composer

-1910-1992

-His family referred to him as ‘Bill or Billy’

-American composer, teacher, and administrator

-Attended the School of Commerce of New York University for two years before quitting and started the private study of counterpoint… and later attended Juilliard.

-Billy won many composition contests and guest conducted several bands.

-In 1962 Schuman was made president of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This gave him the opportunity to take control and start many new programs. 1

1Bruce Saylor. “William, Schuman (Howard),” Grove Music Online, (Accessed 28 April 2012)

“When Jesus wept the falling tear In mercy flowed beyond all bound; When Jesus groaned, a trembling fear Seized all the guilty world around.”

-William Billings (1746 – 1800)

-Schuman based this piece on the Billings hymn that included the text above.

- “This early composer wrote simple sturdy tunes that were popular with the colonists, reflecting the ruggedness, deep religiosity, and patriotic fervor often associated with the Revolutionary period.” 1

-New England Triptych: Three Pieces after William Billings

Be Glad then, America – When Jesus Wept - Chester Overture 1“Schuman, William,” Foot Hill Wind Band, updated 2011. . Accessed 28 April 2012.

Written in 1956

The recording: Conductor- Lowell Graham Year- 2009 Band- United States Air Force Band CD- Celebration

Explore dynamics

Think about the trumpet part.

This must be played effortlessly and expressively. Precision is also important because it is a duet.

Full sound on low notes.

In a smooth singing style. In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks.

More movement/ quicken.

Dynamics may need to be louder.

-This excerpt is asked to evaluate:

- Rhythmic accuracy

- Expression (vibrato, etc.)

- ‘Effortless’ sound

- Consistency of low range 1

- Musical terms used in this excerpt are:

-Legato- In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks.

- Cantabile- In a smooth singing style.

- Practice:

- With a metronome

- Long tones with tuning CD

- With the trumpet player

1David Werden and Neil Corwell. “When Jesus Wept,” Euphonium Audition Premier 2001. Accessed 28 April 2012.

About the composer: -1874-1934 -English composer 1 -Well known for the orchestral work The Planets -Known for writing original works for wind band -Wrote almost 200 works -Influenced by Grieg, Wagner, Strauss, and Vaughan Williams.

1Collin Matthews. “Holst, Gustav,” Grove Music Online, (Accessed 28 March 2012)

About the piece:

- Written in 1911

- Uses English songs and folk dances

- The folk song Swansea Town is the BIG euphonium solo.

“Oh! Farewell to you, my Nancy, ten thousand times adieu, I'm bound to cross the ocean, girl, once more to part with you;

Once more to part from you, fine girl, you're the girl that I adore, But still I live in hopes to see old Swansea Town once more.”

- The other two excerpts are based on the Dargason from the 16th century and Elizabethan love song Green Sleaves. 1

1“Holst, Gustav,” Foot Hill Wind Band, updated 2011. Accessed 28 April 2012.

The recording: Conductor- Eugene Migliaro Corporon Year- 2006 Band- UNT Wind Symphony CD- Composers Collection- Gustav Holst

Amazing and energetic tone. INTONATION!!!!!!!!!

N.B.

Blow!

All of the other people are just playing block chords.

This will have to be on the loud side.

Played with the whole band. Project!

Project. Play in the style of the person before you for continuity.

Don’t rush.

-This excerpt is asked to evaluate:

- Projection

- Use vibrato, but not too much. Not monotonous vibrato.

- ‘Effortless’ sound

- Energy

- Full sound+ good tone quality

- Intonation

- Phrasing1

- Practice:

- With a metronome

- Long tones with tuning CD

- Listen to recordings

1David Werden and Neil Corwell. “2nd Suite in F,” Euphonium Audition Premier 2001. Accessed 28 April 2012.

Ravenswood William Rimmer

About the Composer: -1861-1936 -Lancashire composer and conductor of brass band

music. -Known for his marches -Drummer at age 15, later moved to the cornet -Became known as a great principal solo cornet -Stopped playing in order to coach and conduct

brass bands. 1 1"William Rimmer (music)" March 5, 2012.

The recording: Conductor- Michael Antrobus Year- 1978 Band- Black Dyke Mills Band CD- World Famous Marches

Ravenswood William Rimmer

Ravenswood William Rimmer

m.m. 112. More stately than French or American marches.

Only p dynamic marking. Listen for the tenor horns (the Eb kind!).

Pay attention to dynamics.

Rhythmic accuracy of dotted vs. not dotted rhythms. Also, don’t rush!

Ravenswood William Rimmer

-This excerpt is asked to evaluate:

- Style

- Rhythmic accuracy

- Dynamic contrast

- Practice:

- With a metronome

- Listen to recordings of

brass band marches

Bibliography

“Holst, Gustav,” Foot Hill Wind Band, updated 2011. . Accessed 28 March 2012.

Matthews, Collin. “Holst, Gustav,” Grove Music Online, (Accessed 28 March 2012). http://www.oxfordmusic. com .

“Schuman, William,” Foot Hill Wind Band, updated 2011. . Accessed 28 April 2012.

Werden, David and Corwell, Neil. “When Jesus Wept,” Euphonium Audition Premier 2001. Accessed 28 April 2012.

Werden, David and Corwell, Neil. “2nd Suite in F,” Euphonium Audition Premier 2001. Accessed 28 April 2012.

"William Rimmer (music)." Last modified March 5, 2012. Accessed May 3, 2012. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rimmer_(music).