Heroic Tribute (To General George Washington)

Heroic Tribute (To General George Washington) ** by James Curnow. Score & Parts. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 1.5. Curnow Music #098706. Published by Curnow Music.

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the opening piece for your young band festival performance. The easy but bright and colorful Percussion, along with excellent use of the Woodwind and Brass sections make this an ideal contest piece.There are plenty of teaching opportunities packed into this majestic new mini-overture for young bands. In fact, even if your band usually plays higher grade level music you should still give this one serious consideration. Occasionally it is a good idea to rehearse a high-quality easier composition, where your entire ensemble can concentrate fully on ensemble playing, phrasing, tone quality, etc. and not worry about just chasing notes. This piece provides great cross-curricular teaching opportunities with history. A great teaching piece as well as a gem in performance!