Hal Leonard Quebec Folk Rhapsody - Buckley - Concert Band - Gr. 2

Author/Composer:

FRENCH-CANADIAN FOLK

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Genre:

CANADIAN

Grade/Level:

2.0

Model #:

4007729

Composer: Robert Buckley
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 2

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colourful culture. The opening piece is the jaunty and dance-like "Monsieur Lecure," followed by the hauntingly beautiful "Blanche Comme la Neige". The piece concludes with the spirited march "Vive la Canadienne!", which features a drum break and builds to an exciting, rousing finish. The creative use of harmonizations, key changes and dynamic contrasts gives this piece a sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece.
Duration: 3:35