Description
Take your band and audience on a thrilling musical adventure with Around Asia in 80 Bars (An Instant Asian Concert), an exciting medley by Singaporean composer Benjamin Yeo! Inspired by Harold Walters' "Instant Concert" and Jules Verne's novel title, "Around the World in 80 Days," this piece delivers a whirlwind tour through the rich musical landscapes of Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, China, and back to Singapore--all within 80 bars!
Featuring iconic folk tunes such as "Chan Mali Chan" (Singapore), "Loy Krathong" (Thailand), "Lenggang Kangkung" (Malaysia/Indonesia), "Sakura" (Japan), "Arirang" (Korea), "Planting Rice" (the Philippines), and "Lift Your Veil" (China), this medley showcases the cultural diversity of Asia in a fresh and exhilarating way. Brimming with energy and creativity, the piece keeps musicians engaged with seamless transitions, colorful orchestration, and familiar melodies that audiences will love.
Its well-balanced scoring ensures accessibility for younger bands while maintaining musical depth and excitement for more advanced ensembles. Whether as a concert opener, a multicultural showcase, or a crowd-pleasing encore, Around Asia in 80 Bars is guaranteed to be a standout addition to any program!
Features
Printable
Difficulty
Medium EasyCategory
Concert BandGenres
Concert and Contest, Folk and MulticulturalSeries
Young SymphonicInstruments
Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Sax, Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax, F French Horn, Bb Trumpet, Euphonium TC, Euphonium BC, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Mallet PercussionArranged by
Benjamin YeoPublished by
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS SECURED. NOT FOR BROADCAST TRANSMISSION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DO NOT DUPLICATE. NOT FOR RENTAL.
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
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