VICTORY (N

IKE)

Lauren Keiser

S963CB HL00277813

VICTORY(NIKE)

For Symphonic Band

Grade 5

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Concert Band Signature Series

Lauren Keiser

U.S. $95.00

S963CB HL00277813

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The composi�on is comprised of three sec�ons: Allegro-Largo-Allegro. The work opens with a driving rhythm overlapped by a 4-part canonic episode. It culminates in a chordal explosion that leads to the introduc�on of the composi�on’s thema�c material. The “con moto” sec�on advances to a light, scherzo-like interlude that results in a short marcato march to the Largo. The sweeping, slow pulse of the work’s middle sec�on highlights the harmonic possibili�es and its consequences within the framework of the melodic designs, building to its tonal founda�on, segueing to an altered reitera�on of the beginning canonic events.

The melodic elements within the movements share the same intervallic shapes, as they are varied in different tempi, rhythmic, harmonic and architectural developments, while remaining related and united throughout the piece. The work ends with a wild, pulsa�ng passage carrying the music to its screaming climax.

Review:

…“Victory is large in scope and introduces different harmonic and melodic perspec�ves to the concert band world… musically on par with symphonies by some of the master composers.”

J. W. Pepper

LAUREN KEISER is a composer, arranger, editor, and music publisher whose works have been performed in America, the Far East and Europe. He has devoted many years of his career suppor�ng and publishing composers and songwriters. Lauren has worked with famous “pop” musicians, publishing and edi�ng hundreds of their printed music edi�ons. His publishing work with modern “classical” composers include several Pulitzer Prize winners. Over the course of four decades, he has occupied top execu�ve posi�ons in the music publishing industry and has served as Vice Chairman of the Interna�onal Confedera�on of Music Publishers and President of the Music Publishers Associa�on of the USA. Presently, he sits on the ASCAP Symphonic and Concert

Music Commi�ee and the Na�onal Music Council Board. He is the creator and co-founder of “Music in Our Schools,” the na�onal celebra�on of music in American schools.

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FULL SCORE

Lauren Keiser

Victory (Nike)

for Symphonic Band

INSTRUMENTATION

1-FULL SCORE

1-PICCOLO

4-FLUTE 1

4-FLUTE 2

2-OBOE

4-CLARINET 1 in Bb

4-CLARINET 2 in Bb

4-CLARINET 3 in Bb

2-BASS CLARINET in Bb

2-BASSOON

2-ALTO SAXOPHONE 1 in Eb

2-ALTO SAXOPHONE 2 in Eb

2-TENOR SAXOPHONE in Bb

2-BARITONE SAXOPHONE in Eb

3-TRUMPET 1 in Bb

3-TRUMPET 2 in Bb

3-TRUMPET 3 in Bb

2-HORN 1 in F

2-HORN 2 in F

2-HORN 3 in F

2-HORN 4 in F

2-TROMBONE 1

2-TROMBONE 2

1-BASS TROMBONE

2-BARITONE in Bb Treble Clef

3-BARITONE in Bass Clef

4-TUBA

1-MALLET PERCUSSION: Xylophone

1-TIMPANI

2-PERCUSSION 1:

Snare Drum, Bass Drum

5-PERCUSSION 2: Crash Cymbals

Cowbell, Triangle, Tom-toms,

Wood Block Grade 5Duration:

Approx. 8 Minutes

Program Notes

The sub-title, Nike, the Greek word for “victory,” is most duly noted in ancient history. After the badly outnumbered

Greeks somehow managed to drive back the Persians, who had invaded the coastal plain of Marathon, a messenger

was dispatched from the battlefield to Athens to deliver the news of the Athenian/Spartan victory. After running about

26 miles to the Acropolis, he burst into the chambers and gallantly hailed his countrymen with “Nike! Nike!

Nenikekiam” (“Victory! Victory! Rejoice, we conquer!”). Then he promptly collapsed from exhaustion and died.

Marathons to date use this 26 mile run as its origin.

While the work plays out well by adhering to the tempo markings, dynamics and expressions, a couple of areas to

note:

1. At measure 77, the ¾ scherzo-like section requires a light interpretation, almost rubato in nature, until bar 98

that leads to the marcato, march-like passage at bar 98, which should be accentuated.

2. At measure 240, be careful not to allow the sustained chord and percussion to overwhelm the balance and

interplay of the clarinets and the 1st trumpets.

About the Composer

LAUREN KEISER is a composer, arranger, editor, and music publisher whose works have

been performed in America, the Far East and Europe. He has devoted many years of his

career supporting and publishing composers and songwriters. Lauren has worked with

famous “pop” musicians, publishing and editing hundreds of their printed music editions.

His publishing work with modern “classical” composers include several Pulitzer Prize

winners. Over the course of four decades, he has occupied top executive positions in the

music publishing industry and has served as Vice Chairman of the International

Confederation of Music Publishers and President of the Music Publishers Association of the USA. Presently, he sits

on the ASCAP Symphonic and Concert Music Committee and the National Music Council Board. He is the creator

and co-founder of “Music in Our Schools,” the national celebration of music in American schools.

Copyright © 2009 Lauren Keiser Music Publishing Copyright transferred 2018 to Southern Music Company (ASCAP) All rights reserved. International Copyright Secured.