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This arrangement of "Amazing Grace" was originally requested by the director of the Bonsal Blues Community Band located in southern New Jersey. It was requested that each section in the ensemble would have features and segments of the melody before the whole band plays together. In the original commission, it was also requested that the tune would be arranged to be accessible enough to serve as a warm-up. The music is not extremely challenging, but the piece is written with an opportunity to teach and perform proper phrasing, dynamic contrast, tuning from section to section, and good tone. 

"Amazing Grace" was originally written by John Newton, who for a portion of his life served as a captain of a slave trading ship. He later became a priest and an abolitionist and wrote "Amazing Grace" about the grace and mercy of God, despite the terrible things he had done in his past. Now "Amazing Grace" has become one of the most famous hymns in America, especially played for those who have recently passed away. 

Though it was not originally intended to be dedicated to anyone specific, it is no coincidence that the arrangement is 66 measures long. Elijah Spadea's grandmother, Jeanette Spadea, passed away at the premature age of 66. This arrangement has 65 measures, and a final measure of pure silence. This makes the piece 66 measures long, a measure representing each year of her life- the final measure symbolizing the last year and eternal peace.

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"Un Viaggio nell'Italia Meridionale" translates to "A trip to Southern Italy". This charming arrangement is a dedication to Mr. Spadea's late grandparents and godparents: Jeanette Spadea of Sicilian heritage and Frank Spadea Sr. of Calabrian and Neapolitan heritage. Written for bassoon quintet, it incorporates folk songs from southern Italy that are known by many Italian-Americans. These songs include the Italian National Anthem:"Il Canto degli Italiani", "Ciuri, Ciuri", a famous Sicilian folk song that translates to "Flowers, Flowers", and the very famous "Tarantella Napoletana" as the finale. While the time and key signatures are easier, it is great piece to practice transitions as a chamber group. It is very fun to play, and a crowd pleaser!

Un Viaggio nell'Italia Meridionale

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"Minuet in Bb" is a nice and charming quartet piece for any program. Though short, it has a light rolling melody with opportunities to unify articulations and perform terrace dynamics in two stylistically contrasting sections. Just like its sister composition, "Minuet in A", it was written for four flutes. However, you have the right to make it four clarinets, four trumpets, four alto saxophones, four oboes, four recorders, four violins, and so on. While it is quite easy for flutes, be sure to consider the range capabilities of your quartet before using alternative instruments.

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<p>"Minuet in A" is a short but very sweet piece for flute quartet. While composed in an early Classical style, it offers beautiful harmonies and chord movements that are beyond the Classical Era. It also offers contrasts in dynamics, articulations, and style while creating an easy opportunity to work on tone, blend, balance, and tuning. It is a great piece for beginner and developing quartets, but also a gorgeous light piece to program for an advanced group. Elijah Spadea wrote "Minuet in A" at the age of 18 and was inspired by nature, specifically the simple yet majestic beauties of the ocean and sky. While written for flute quartet, "Minuet in A" can be played by a quartet of clarinets, violins, trumpets, alto saxophones, or oboes too. If selected for an alternative group of instruments, it is recommended that the ranges be reviewed in combination with the skill levels of the players before selecting.</p>

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