Description
Arden Variations is a theme and variations form in three movements, each replete with melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic variations on the simple 8-measure chorale theme of the opening Prelude. Originally intended as an analytical study for students in the composer's Advanced Harmony course at Louisiana State University, the piece seemed to demand further development as each new harmonic device was introduced. Its frequent distant-key modulations and varied rhythmic excursions keep the simple melody alive and interesting throughout its six-and-a-half minute length. (6:30)
Features
Printable
Full Score
Difficulty
Medium AdvancedCategory
Concert BandSeries
Alfred Concert BandInstruments
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Sax, Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax, Horn in Eb, F French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Baritone TC, Baritone BC, Trombone TC, Trombone, Bb Tuba TC, Eb Tuba, Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Mallet PercussionBy
John F. EdmundsPublished by
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