Second Suite for Band

Composer: 
W Francis McBeth
Band / Concert Band / Full Ensemble Works
Catalog numbers: 

SMC S139CS/ HL 3776621

Price: 
$6.00
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Duration (minutes): 
6
Detailed Instrumentation: 
Concert Band
The Second Suite for Band was written in 1961 for the Camden, Arkansas, High School band.  It is in three movements, each designated to express a form of physical motion, as in Gigue, Dirge and Entry.  The Gigue should be performed in a joyous mood of the dance, with the Dirge in the somber contrast of a funeral march.  The Entry should be approached as any ceremonial processional.