2. Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
3. Concert Band
4. Concert Band Music Levels 3-4
5. 04002002

Alegre: Commissioned by American Composers Forum

Alegre is a Spanish word meaning “joyful.” Utilizing the style of a Latin groove, the piece is a showcase for rhythmic dexterity. It also demonstrates the inextricable link in Latin American cultures between music and dance. Tania León incorporates the stylistic elements of ostinati with off-beat accents and improvisation to create a brilliant piece that excites both mind and body.

BandQuest®, an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band, is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new, fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Every BandQuest project includes a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Many BandQuest pieces are accompanied by an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to assist students as they learn the music and to integrate each piece with non-music studies. Visit www.bandquest.org to learn more about this innovative series, and email bandquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.

Details

Publisher: American Composers Forum
Publication Date: 06/2003
Credits: (Leon)
Length: 12.00 in.
Width: 9.00 in.
Series: BandQuest
Format: Score and Parts
ISBN: 0634047159
Voicing: Score & Parts
Band Grade: 3

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