Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance

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Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Mallet Percussion 2, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Percussion 3, Wood Block, Vibraslap, Wind Chimes — Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance is written in three different and distinct styles. "Rejoice" is fanfare-like in quality and should be played in a bold majestic manner; balance is important in this section. Care should be taken to not let the battery percussion overpower the ensemble The forzandos are very important to the character of the fanfare and should be carefully observed. "Dolce" is slow and more lyrical in manner. This section should be played in a legato style. The director is encouraged to add his own interpretative elements in this section. The "Dance" is fast and light in character. Keep the tempo moving and pay special attention to the articulations and dynamics.Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity is an honorary fraternity for band directors. There are currently 35 active chapters in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity promotingxa0 fellowship among its members, encouraging the building of better bands, developing better musicians throughout the world, fostering a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and encouraging widespread interest in band performance.xa0xa0Consortium Members:Commissioned by the International Bandmasters Fraternity, Phi Beta Muxa0 Alpha Chapter (Texas)xa0Theta Chapter (South Carolina)Delta Chapter (Mississippi)xa0Omicron Chapter (Arkansas)Alpha Theta Chapter (Nebraska)Alpha Gamma Chapter (North Dakota)xa0Gamma Chapter (Indiana)xa0Nu Chapter (Pennsylvania)Psi Chapter (Kentucky)Mu Alpha Chapter (Alberta, Canada)Lambda Iota (Ontario, Canada)Iota Chapter (Kansas)Kappa Chapter (Colorado)Eta Chapter (Tennessee)xa0Zeta Chapter (Georgia)Keith and June Bearden (Alpha Chapter)xa0Steven Moss (Alpha Chapter)Jay Watkins (Omega Chapter)Anonymous, David Lambert for his service to Phi Beta Mu InternationalAnonymous, Scott Coulson, for his service to Alpha ChapterJacqueline Gilley (Beta Chapter), In Memoriam, Francis McBethDennis Beck, (Lambda Iota Chapter) In Memoriam, Donald McKellerBrek Hufnus (Xi Chapter), In Memory of David Wuersig, Roosevelt Middle School, River Forest, IL, 1974-2014xa0David and Sheryl Gary Lambert (Alpha Chapter), In Memory of James D Gary, John Foster Dulles High School, Sugar Land, TX 1959-1968Phil Min (Rho Chapter), In Honor of William T. RobinsonJulia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Wendell O. EvansonJulia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Hal D. Cooper, SeniorSteve Shoop (Alpha Chapter) In Honor of Patsy Dickerson NelsonDavid L. Wenerd (Nu Chapter), In Honor of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Band Written in three different and distinct styles, this concert and contest composition has bold majestic sections, lyrical legato areas and fast lighter technical portions. Full of room for director interpretive elements, the band that pays close attention to articulations and dynamics will not only enjoy performing but also learning the many musical concepts presented in this easier than it sounds selection.

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