For the first time, the complete set of works in a teaching music volume are available on audiophile cds. As frederick fennell points out, the composer informed me that this is also a dance known as the texas tommy, an obviously brighteyed tune with an equally brighteyed tempo. Suite of old american dances by robert russell bennett wind. The five movements of this suite are based on songs from the american. Print and download in pdf or midi suite of old american dances. My name for it was electric park, after the kansas city amusement that was a place of magic to us kids. Concert band american dances suite of old 2nd trombone bags clef allegretto in two 1 hnn cake walk robert russell bennett 30 poco cresc.
It is through dance that people have expressed themselves all the way back before documented history. R suite of old american dances ge r shwin, g rhapsody in blue american tapestry john williams arrangement of the starspangled banner sets the stage for this collection of american works for wind band spanning 100 years. Eugene corporon has compiled toptier recordings of grade 5 literature from the north texas wind symphony, the air force band, and other worldclass ensembles, including the presidents own united states marine band, northwestern. It is the home of the hip hop dance, tap dance and its derivative rock and roll, and modern square dance associated with the united states of america due to its historic development in that countrytwenty three u. Njsma band library title composer arranger publisher lincoln portrait copeland, aaron boosey and hawkes london symphony first mvt. Robert russell bennett suite of old american dances, for. You will find the title, composer, a link so you can listen to the music, and a link to read more about it. Suite of old american dances by robert russell be j. Print and download suite of old american dances sheet music in pdf. The orchestras recordings of early american dances, complete with dance instruction. Hal leonard suite of old american dances selections. R suite of old american dances gershwin, g rhapsody in blue american tapestry by lone star wind orchestra on amazon music.
Louis xiv 16431715 at versailles dancing the minuet. Program notes october 16, 2011 by steve anthenien robert russell bennett suite of old american dances presented today in the composers 1950 orchestral adaptation, the suite of old american dances was originally written for concert band in 1949. Western onestep, a song by robert russell bennett, eastman wind ensemble, frederick fennell on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Hal leonard suite of old american dances selections concert band level 3 arranged by james curnow first published in 1950, robert russell bennetts suite of old american dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. The tricks with big electric signs, the illuminated fountains, the big band concerts, the scenic railway and the big dance hallall magic. American dances of old 3rd bass trombone i allegretto in two 3 cresc. Daniels orchestral music online is a resource providing information about orchestral music, and is not an agent, distributor or publisher and does not rent, sell, provide quotes or offer perusal scores. Henry ford led a nationwide revival of country fiddling and old fashioned dancing during the mid1920s. One of the band repertoire treasures of all time, this uniquely american work by robert russell bennett continues to stand the test of time as it moves triumphantly into its sixth decade. The triple meter of the wallflower waltz, will be familiar to most.
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First published in 1950, robert russell bennetts suite of old american dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. Buy suite of old american dances by robert russell be at. Old american dances, an album by robert russell bennett, royal northern college of music wind orchestra, clark rundell, mark heron on spotify. Bennetts suite of old american dances an orchestral conductors view david goza, director of orchestral activities the university of arkansas i have never led a performance of robert russell bennetts suite of old american dances and i probably never will. Western onestep the western onestep included in the suite of old american dances is a somewhat misleading title. Concert band sheet music book by robert russell bennett 18941981. The music for the early schottische was usually written in 24 time, and many describe the dance simply as a polka. Guest conductor series 2 florentiner marsch symphonic suite symphonic movement suite of old american dances variations on a korean folk song first suite in eb holst wedding. Suite of old american dances deluxe edition by robert. Suite of old american dances e since 230 coke walk robert russell bennett 3. Suite of old american dances robert russell bennett onu. Here are some of the dances we teach and how they came to be. Suite of old american dances is a 1949 concert band work by robert russell bennett. Suite of old american dances, for band play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and.
Chappell music published the condensed score and parts in 1952. Suite of old american dances selections hal leonard online. American dances is an effort by the composer to play upon the boundaries separating classical, jazz, and popular music. Chords for schottische suite of old american dances. He composed a wide variety of music, including several symphonies and orchestral works, music for chamber groups and wind bands. Gia publications teaching music through performance in. R bennett royal northern college of music wind old american dances music cd album at cd universe, deeply committed to world premiere performances and recordings. These works are also probably still under in the u. Suite of old american dances concert band level 4 composed by robert russell bennett. Suite of old american dances, for band classical archives.
Suite of old american dances, for band play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Each movement of the work is based on a dance from the beginning of the 20th century. Score sheet music book by robert russell bennett 18941981. Suite of old american dances robert russell bennett onu wind orchestra. It is considered one of the finest works produced by an american composer for that genre. Her father was the playwright william churchill demille, her mother. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Suite of old american dances robert russell bennet. The bright and highly syncopated rhythm of the rag completes the dance suite. Originally titled electric park after an amusement park he visited as a child in kansas city, the music recalls dance forms popular at the beginning of the twentieth century. Copland, aaron all original works compositions and arrangements of this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan and elsewhere and are thus subject to immediate deletion. The native americans used dance as a way of celebrating and they were also a aprt of many specific types of ritual ceremonies. It is possible in certain circumstances to purchase some scores direct from the hire library, even if advertised as available only for hire please contact the hire library. Suite of old american dances robert russell bennett.
The classic 1949 concert band composition from american composer robert russell. Suite of old american dances was inspired by a concert in carnegie hall by the legendary goldman band. Learn how to play rag songs for trombone and drums online rag suite of old american dances trombone and drums sheet music. Hal leonard suite of old american dances deluxe edition. The eastman wind ensemble performs robert russell bennetts suite of old american dances, live from tokyo, japan, under the direction of mark. Sheet music cornet concert band 1950 suite of old american. Suite of old american dances on wikia program notes, the concord band, and in full, 22page analysis by david goza of the university of arkansas worth the read. The western one step included in the suite of old american dances, is a somewhat misleading title. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of suite of old american dances, for on allmusic. Record album, records of early american dances as revived by. We played it again that summer in columbia summer winds. Jan 22, 2015 provided to youtube by naxos of america suite of old american dances.
The erect and fixed torso is even more evident in classical ballet, which had the same origins clarke, 1981,96. The work was premiered on january 24, 1987, performed by the georgia intercollegiate band. This page is a simple database dump of the database that russell owen edited and maintained. Suite of old american dances blaserphilharmonie heilbronn. Hal leonard suite of old american dances concert band. This edition is designed for younger players and features three of the original five movements.
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The first movement, cakewalk, revives a dance with origins in the antebellum south. With movements entitled cake walk, schottische, western. No effort has been made to add to his compilation of dances. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. The eastman wind ensemble performs robert russell bennetts suite of old american dances, live from tokyo, japan, under the direction of. Musicworks grade 4 score and parts one of the band repertoire treasures of all time. Irs form 990pf for bloomberg family foundation inc deutsch29.
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Shop and buy suite of old american dances selections sheet music. Robert russell bennett suite of old american dances youtube. Native american dance traditions still honored today. The schottische is a scotch round dance in 24 time, similar to the polka, only slower. Wallflower waltz and rag, this bright, somewhat jazzy suite is a very fresh, appealing and effective work for contests and festivals.
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