De Haske Publications Martenizza - Swerts - Concert Band - Gr. 5

Author/Composer:

SWERTS, PIET

Instrumentation:

CONCERT BAND

Grade/Level:

5.0

Model #:

44002193

Composer: Piet Swerts
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Level: 5

Martenizza is the Bulgarian word for the month March. This work describes an old custom in Bulgaria introduced to the composer through Ivo Stoykov, a Bulgarian acquaintance. In accordance with tradition good friends give each other a number of white and red pennants on the 1st of March. When a stork has been spotted for the first time in March, the pennants are hung in a tree, and one can make a wish. According to the custom, friends wish each other health and happiness for the coming year.
Duration: 5 m : 7 s