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WORKS for SALE from AMERICAN WIND SYMPHONY EDITIONS * Denotes Recording Available WORKS FOR SALE FROM AMERICAN WIND SYMPHONY EDITIONS * Denotes recording available WORKS FOR WIND ORCHESTRA ALDANA, Mario Kuri, b.1932 Mexico Four Bacabs, 1959 16 min. $450 With Spanish narration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAYA, Efrain, b. 1959 Venezuela Angelica, 2015 7 min. $500 4(2pic) 4(2EH) 4(Eb, bscl) 4(Cbsn) 4 4 4 1 T P(6) Hp AMAYA, Efrain Suite of Latin Dances, , 2012 9 min. $500 4(2pic) 3(EH) 4(Eb, bscl) 3(Cbsn) 2 4(2crnt) 4 1 T P(5) hp pf AMAYA, Efrain Wuarairo Repano, 2009 15 min. $500 For solo A clarinet and wind orchestra 2(alt) 2(EH) 1(bscl) 2 4 2 3 1 T P(2) hp pf Note from Robert Boudreau: An outstanding, virtuosic concerto for clarinet - Kudos to Efrain! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *AMRAM, David, b.1930 USA Concerto for Horn and Wind Orchestra,1967 12 min. $600 Horn solo, 4(picc), 4(EH), 4(Bcl), 4(Cbsn), 4, 4, 4, 1, T, P, Hp, Pf Remark from Robert Boudreau: David Amram was the principal horn with the National Symphony for a number of years. This is an amazing work for horn and wind orchestra, with a great deal of jazz influence. Following the premiere performance in Pittsburgh, Leonard Bernstein programmed this work with the New York Philharmonic. AMRAM, David King Lear Variations, 1966 15 min. $500 4(2picc), 4(EH), 4(2Bcl), 4(Cbsn), 6, 4,4,1, T, P(4), Pf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ANGEL, Amparo, b. 1950 Colombia Adagio for English Horn and Wind Orchestra,2007 16min. $500 EH solo, 2(pic) 2 4(Eb)(Bcl) 2 4 2 3 1 T P Gloc Cymb Remark from Robert Boudreau: Beautifully written – an outstanding work for the English horn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *ARUTIUNIAN, Alexander 1920-2012 Armenia Rhapsody for Solo Trumpet and Winds,1990 10 min. $500 Trumpet solo, 4(picc), 2, 3(Eb), 2,4,4,4,1, T, P(5) Remark from Robert Boudreau: A classic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ATEHORTUA, Blas, b. 1933 Colombia Chorale and Ostinato Fantastico - 8 min. $500 4(2pic)4(3EH)4(Bcl,Cbcl)3(Cbsn) 4,4,4,1 T(2)P(2) Remark from Robert Boudreau: It is all in the title – “fantastico”! ATEHORTUA, Blas Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind Orchestra 15min $500 Bass tbn solo, 3(pic, alt) 2(EH) 3(Bcl) 3(Cbsn) 4 4 3 1 T P(4) Hp Remark from Robert Boudreau: I know no better concerto for bass trombone. ATEHORTUA, Blas Concerto for Oboe and Wind Orchestra,1980 15 min. $500 Ob.solo 3(pic,alto)3(EH)3(Eb,Bcl)3(Cbsn) 4,4,4,1 T P(4) Hp, Cel *ATEHORTUA, Blas Concerto for Two Marimbas,2006 10 min. $500 3(pic) 3(EH) 4 (2Bcl)3(Cbsn) 4,3,3,1 T P(3) Hp Remark from Robert Boudreau: A masterpiece for marimba players! ATEHORTUA, Blas Fantasia Concertante, Op. 103, 1984 12 min. $500 Piano solo, 4(pic,alto)3(EH)4(Eb, Bcl)3(Cbsn) 4331, T,P(4) Hp,Cel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *AURIC, Georges, 1899-1983 France Divertimento, 1966 8 min. $500 4(pic, alto) 4(2EH) 5(Eb, 2Bcl) 5(2Cbsn) 4,4,4,1 T, P, Hp, Pf, Cel Remark from Robert Boudreau: I had the honor of visiting with Auric when he was director of L’Opera in Paris. The AWSO Editions is so fortunate to have a work by such a master, who represents a unique time in the history of French music. As you perform this elegant work, you will be walking down the Champs Elyssee into the Place de la Concorde. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BADINGS, Henk, 1907-1987 Holland Armageddon 14 min. $600 Soprano solo, 4(Eb,bass) 4(ob d’amore, EH, heckelphone) 4(Bcl, 2Cbcl) 4(2Cbsn) 6661, T(3) P(2), Pf, Cel, Tape Remark from Robert Boudreau: Nothing will come close to this work, with its electronic sounds. BADINGS, Henk Concerto for Bassoon and Contrabassoon 12 min. $600 Bassoon & contrabassoon solos, 5(pic, alto) 2 3(Bscl) 3331 T P(2) *BADINGS, Henk Concerto for Flute, 1963 12 min. $600 Flute solo, 3 3(EH) 3 (Bscl) 3(Cbsn) 4431 T P(3) Pf Remark from Robert Boudreau: Here is an example of a real genius as a composer who has already been forgotten, but certainly has created several remarkable works for the AWSO. The flute concerto was to receive its premiere performance by the renowned French flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. As we began to rehearse this work, I noticed that Rampal was leaving out many of the notes in his solo part. We had a discussion, and Rampal’s remark was that “there are just too many notes.” He would not admit that the piece was beyond his technical ability. However, it turned out that the AWSO’s principal flutist, Levina Boehl ( and indeed many future soloists) was able to play the part as written. I know of no concerto for flute that is more beautiful than this one. *BADINGS, Henk Concerto for Harp, 1967 21 min. $600 Hp solo, 4(Eb, alto, bass) 4 (ob d’amor, EH, heckelphone) 4(basset, Bcl, Cbcl) 4(2Cbsn) 4441, T, P(4), Cel Remark from Robert Boudreau: Dedicated to one of the world’s most exciting harpists, Phia Berghout. This work reflects her greatness. BADINGS, Henk Greensleeves, 1970 7 min. $400 2(bass) 3(EH)3(Bcl) 3(Cbsn) 4 4 3 1 T P(4) Hp, Cel BADINGS, Henk Symphony in C for Wind Orchestra, 1967 14 min. $500 5(picc, alto) 3(EH) 4(Bcl) 4(Cbsn) 4441, T(2) P(3) pf, cel Remark from Robert Boudreau: Henk captured the essence of the wind orchestra in this work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEFFA, Karol b. 1973, France Burning Bright, 2012 $500 3(pic) 3(EH) 3(Bcl) 3(Cbsn) 4 3 3 1 T P(3) Hp Pf Remark from Robert Boudreau: Enjoy the challenges of a sophisticated work with many jazz influences, one to be enjoyed by musicians, conductor and audience as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BENNETT, Robert Russell, 1894-1981 USA CHRISTMAS OVERTURE , 1981 5 MIN $400 3333 4442 T, P(1) *BENNETT, Robert Russell Concerto Grosso 16 min. $600 For Woodwind Quintet and Wind Orchestra - 4 movements Soli Fl, Ob, Cl, Bsn, Hrn 3(pic) 3(EH) 3(Eb, Bcl, Cbcl) 3(Cbsn) 5 6(2cornet, flugel) 6 1 T P Cb Remark from Robert Boudreau: Russell was one of my greatest supporters, and this concerto grosso has become a favorite standard of many of us. BENNETT, Robert Russell Fanfare for the AWSO 3 min. $350 For Brass and Percussion 0000 5552 T P(1) BENNETT, Robert Russell Three Humoresques 9 min. $400 I: T P(4) 2hp Pf II: 8(2picc,3alt) 6(3EH) 6(3Bcl) 6(3Cbsn) III: 0000 6661 P(1) BENNETT, Robert Russell Twain and the River 8 min. $500 with Narration compiled by Hal Holbrook Narrator, 4(pic, alto) 3(EH) 4(Bcl 2Cbcl) 4(2Cbsn) 4 4 4 1 T P Hp Pf Cel Banjo (ad lib) Remark from Robert Boudreau: I met Hal Holbrook at the Algonquin Hotel in NYC; this was the during the time of the McCarthy hearings. Hal had been blacklisted (as well as Pete Seeger and many other wonderful artists)and was practically starving. I remember there was a beautiful buffet there in the lobby of the hotel, and he spent most of the time eating. But he did produce a remarkable and evocative narration of Twain’s time as a riverboat captain. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BERNSTEIN, Elmer 1922-2004, USA A Pennsylvania Overture $450 4 4 6(2Bcl) 4 4 4 4 2 T P(4) Hp Pf Cel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOERTZ, Daniel b. 1943 Sweden Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Instruments 13 m. $500 3(pic, alto) 3(EH) 4(Eb 2Bcl) 3(Cbsn) 4 4 4 2 T P(4) Hp Cel Remark from Robert Boudreau: How was I ever so fortunate to have as soloist for the premiere performance of this work the great Swedish soloist Hans Samuelsson. Really a work for a master bassoonist. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BOLCOM, William b. 1938 USA Liberty Enlightening the World,1986 6 min. $500 4(pic) 4(EH) 4(BCL) 4(Cbsn) 5 5 5 1 P(6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *BOZZA, Eugene 1905-1991 France Children’s Overture, 1964 6 min. $500 3(pic) 3(EH) 3(bscl) 4(2cbsn) 4 4 3 1 T P(5) hp pf Note from Robert Boudreau: No better work for a children’s concert, or for adults as well – singing along with all the wonderful French children’s songs incorporated in this work. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *BRACEGIRDLE, Lee b. 1952 USA Threnos for Solo Horn and Wind Orchestra,2007 8min $500 Solo Horn 4(picc, alt) 3(EH) 3(Bscl) 3(Cbsn) 4 3 2 1 T 3 Hp Pf/Cel *BRANT, Henry 1913-2008 USA An American Requiem, 1975 - 18 min. $600 For symphonic woodwind, brasses and percussion in widely separated groups, plus organ, church bells and soprano solo 4 4(2EH) 4(2Bcl) 4(2Cbsn) 4 4 4 2 T PO(4) Org (Sopr solo ad lib) Note from Robert Boudreau: Henry came to my home; we went into the barn, where there was some old copper tubing. He began arranging the different lengths, strung them up and began hitting them, saying “This is exactly the sound I want!” He not only captured the essence of a wind orchestra, he went far beyond. Of the 500+ works, his may be the most important masterpiece in the AWS Editions. I find it sad that prominent artists and educators, when confronted with the name Henry Brant, are unaware of this unique genius.
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