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Opening

Marsch

Opening

Concert Band

Opening

Marsch

Performance time
00:02:53

Grade Level
Mittel-/Oberstufe

Publisher
Rundel

Size
A4

Info
Full Score + Condensed Score + Parts

Order Number
MVSR0292

Release Date
2011 / 1985

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With this concert march, the German composer Ernst Hoffmann (1928-2016) wanted to create something very special: he wanted it to sound modern and be suitable above all as an opening theme. Therefore, he decided on the title OPENING. However, it is not only the English title that exudes the scent of the wide world. The musical language is also international and reveals many of the composer’s different role models. For example, the striking theme at the beginning could be played at an English or American military parade, whereas the second theme in 6/8 time and the melody of the TRIO are reminiscent of the music of great revues and musical theatre. This impression is also supported by Hoffmann's creative instrumentation. Above all, it is the use of the saxophone section that gives the march a special glamour, especially in the TRIO.

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RUNDEL Promo-Katalog 2011

festive

Festive Music

German composers

March

NEWLY revised

Opening

RUNDEL Composers

RUNDEL YouTube Channel

solemn

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Opening

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The idea to write this lively concert march was rather spontaneous, says composer Ernst Hoffmann. With countless marches in mind he wanted to create a specially modern concert opener, hence the title "Opening".
The initial trombone theme is a festive, fanfare-like announcement that recurs several times, later adopted by the trumpets and finally by the whole orchestra. In the second part of "Opening" we hear light, filigree sounds. Then a beautifully solemn melody appears in the trio part before the piece concludes with a great grandioso.

"Opening" by Ernst Hoffmann is an energetic opening piece full of anticipation for a fine concert.


Grade Level GB: 4-5
Grade Level USA: 3 (Intermediate)
Composer: Hoffmann, Ernst
Genre: Concert March, March
Performance time: 00:02:53
Publisher:...

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