Ceremony of Peace

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Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tom-tom, Floor Tom, Percussion 2, Tambourine, Tam-Tam — Personal NoteMy high school band director, Clarence F. Wroblewski, died on November 24, 2018. In the 1950s, he was a pioneer in the field of public school instrumental music inxa0 Baltimore City. He was my mentor and my dear friend. It was his guidance and encouragement that set my young life’s course on the path of music.Performance NotesCeremony of Peace contains only the notes of the ascending pentatonic scale: Bb, C, Eb, F, and G. The middle voice written for Oboe, Tenor Sax and Horn uses the note D at cadences.The character of the music should give the impression of ceremonial music performed on primitive instruments. The Tom-Tom parts are exactly the same as the Snare Drum and Bass Drum parts. The director may decide whether to use one or the other or both. If Snare Drum with snares off is used, try it with mallets instead of drum sticks. If a Bass Drum is used be certain that it does not overpower the band. The director may choose to turn it on its side and muffle it with a towel. In the Percussion 2 part Sleigh Bells may double with the Tambourine to add a primitive, ceremonial sound.The Clarinet part may be doubled an octave higher in bands where this is possible. The character of Ceremony of Peacegives the impression of ceremonial music performed on prehistoric instruments.Because the music contains only the notes of the ascending pentatonic scale (Bb, C, Eb, F, and G), along with a very basic rhythm, the learning process will be very rewarding for your young band students. This piece is perfect for young beginners because it provides the opportunity to teach students basic tempo and rhythmic techniques while also having fun.

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