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This arrangement is derived from the music in Act 2 with Hansel and Gretel lost and lying down to sleep in the woods.  The Prologue begins with the sandman sprinkling sand on to the children's eyes.  Hansel and Gretle respond by singing their  Evening Prayer.  In the Dream Pantomime a ladder reaches down from heaven and 14 angels are seen to surround the sleeping children.

Prologue Prayer and Dream Pantomime

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The Choral Fantasy varies from the Choral Prelude in that it is much freer in form and style.  This number opens with a variation of the fanfare that has been traditionally inserted as an introduction and interlude between stanzas.  The chorale is then presented in a traditional harmonization by the full band.  The second section is in a faster tempo, and is based on statements of the opening motive of the hymn presented in fugal style.

C Is for Chorale God of Our Fathers

Although not widely known, the ballad I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls, from Michael Balfe's opera The Bohemian Girl, has found its way into some recent recordings by Irish folk singers.  The melody and harmonies are quite simple in style: this, in addition to Balfe's heritage, could account for its Irish folk-song quality.

I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls

Editors Choice Year

Take three Grainger favorites, put them in the hands of Frank Erickson, and you have an instant classic! Perfectly scored for developing bands, this excellent suite consisting of Country Gardens; Irish Tune From County Derry and Molly On The Shore is a top choice for introducing your students to the music of Percy Grainger. The sharply contrasting movements will delight your audience and give your band a great sense of accomplishment. And, they're great fun to conduct! A Percy Grainger Suite is recommended for every band!

A Percy Grainger Suite

Eleven classics by Frank Erickson on an exceptionally fine recording including: Overture Jubiloso; Air for Band; Blue Ridge Overture; Sonatina for Band; Toccata for Band; Balladair; Rhythm of the Winds; Dorian Festival; Chorale for Band; Fantasy for Band; Tamerlane.

Frank Erickson Band Classics

Concert Band CD

A classic example of a Baroque masterpiece!  As with "The Messiah" and "The Water Music,"  this stirring work features familiar melodies, stately rhythms, regal trumpets, and a jubilance that will raise the spirits of everyone in your audience.  Scored by Frank Erickson for full concert band in four movements, this work presents a variety of tempos and styles suitable for any concert or festival performance.  A superb addition to the repertoire for more advanced bands!

Royal Fireworks Music

Absolutely beautiful!  In the tradition of Balladair, this compelling composition takes you on a sustained harmonic journey as only Frank Erickson can, and truly does leave you with a sense of peace and harmony.  Along the way, your band will experience some of the most expressive music we've heard in a long time!  Bands at this level will find "Ballad For Peace" very accessible, and we also urge more advanced bands to consider this work for its sheer beauty.  A new Erickson classic has been born!

Ballad for Peace

In western culture the richest heritage of folk music is undoubtedly of British origin.  Even our American folk songs owe much to this tradition and the same can be said of Nordic (Scandinavian) folk songs as well.  The origin of folk songs is quite similar throughout all of Scandinavia.  This is a comprehensive designed "folk music" tune that generally covers peasant songs and instrumental pieces which have survived from earlier times.

Fantasy on Nordic Themes

Although music can be sufficient unto itself, it also may conjure images and ideas of many kinds to the audience (as well as the composer).  It is not difficult to imagine the restlessness, the flight, the search for prey, the attack and the condor at rest during the many changes in mood of this composition.  Few condors are alive today but this very fact justifies an admiration for its fight for survival in a hostile world.

Shadow of the Condor

Frank Erickson passed away before he could provide rehearsal suggestions for this piece.  March with Fanfares was one of his final numbers.

March with Fanfares

Percussion is featured throughout, but this is also quite an attractive concert work!  The cleverness of Frank Erickson's arranging skill is apparent in the interplay between percussion and other sections.  Your percussionists are called upon to produce a lot of excitement (of course), but they also get to display a lot of subtleties not often found at this level.  Very nice!

Percussion Mystique

"D Is for Dorian" by F. Erickson is an enlightening musical journey, perfect for concert and contest settings. This composition beautifully explores the Dorian mode, delivering a rich, textural experience that both educates and enthralls. Ideal for developing musicians eager to delve into modal theory through performance. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

D Is for Dorian

Following a gentle, lyric fanfare at the opening, each section begins in a quiet way, gradually growing toward maturity, and isn't thus true of life itself? It is also hoped that other inflections of these thoughts and ideas will come to life through the music.

Reverence for Life

"F Is for Fugue" by F. Erickson is a dynamic exploration into the concert and contest repertoire. Crafted with precision, this piece captivates with its intricate polyphonic textures, offering ensembles a challenging yet rewarding experience. Perfect for developing a deep appreciation of the fugue form. Ideal for advanced groups. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

F Is for Fugue

Two Songs Without Words was composed in 1906 and was dedicated to Ralph Vaughan Williams and is similar in style to his two suites for band.  The Country Song opens with the principal theme as an unaccompanied clarinet solo, followed by its repetition in the full woodwind section.  The main theme returns in a "maestoso" setting before fading into a quite closing.  Marching Song is characterized by a distinctive running sixteenth note figure.  The principal melody, first played by the low woodwinds, is punctuated by these same running sixteenth note fragments.  Both themes are again repeated with much variation before the tempo picks up into a short coda-style ending.

Two Songs Without Words

Immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of "Frank Erickson Band Classics No. 2," masterfully compiled by the Virginia Wind Symphony under the direction of D. Zeisler. This collection showcases the timeless arrangements that breathe new life into classic compositions, making it an essential addition to any band repertoire. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Frank Erickson Band Classics No. 2

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band.  The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known "Morning has Broken".  Upon conclusion of the eight-bar introduction, the first presentation of the theme appears in the first trumpet accompanied by the expressive style throughout the movement, and students will enjoy the challenge of having to play the extended phrases needed to bring this music to life.

Two Songs of Morning

The work is simple in conception but full of the characteristics that have been trademarks of Erickson's compositions for band.  It begins simply with the snare drum stating its simple cadence.  This is followed immediately by the melodic line carried by the unison trumpets.  The work becomes two-part at the measure before rehearsal 7 as the trombone and the baritone add lower countermelody to the texture.  The full ensemble finally enters in the measure before 11 with beautiful sonorous lines.

Drummer Boy of Shiloh

Dive into the elegant world of "E Is for Ecossaise" by F. Erickson, a piece that brings classical charm to any concert and contest repertoire. Perfect for developing musicians, this composition offers a delightful exploration of the ecossaise dance form, promising to enhance both performance and musical understanding. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

E Is for Ecossaise

Tchaikovsky's musical progress was based upon impulse, rather than upon intellectual conviction.  It was his sincere response to emotional impulse and the freedom with which he ranged over almost every field of musical creation which made him as great as he was.  Frank Erickson passed away before he could provide rehearsal suggestions for this piece.  This was one of his final numbers.

Fantasy on Themes from Tchaikovsky

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