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Jan Van Der Roost; Music Pieces by Jan Van Der Roost
Topic Started: Nov 13 2004, 12:42 AM (429 Views)
ChEnG Fu	Nov 13 2004, 12:42 AM Post #1
Unregistered	Title of Piece: Singapura Suite Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 3 Perfomance Time: approx. 8 minutes Piece Description: Singapura Suite was commissioned by Singapore's Ministry of Education Extracurricular Activities Branch to serve as a compulsory piece for the 1999 Singapore Youth Festival. "Singapura" is the original name of Singapore in Malay, the native language there. Because Singapore is one of the most important harbors in the world, this two-piece work opens with a seaman's dance. An authentic melody, Chan Mali Chan, is woven into the middle of this first part, whose ABA form becomes clear through the recapitulation of the seaman's dance in a somewhat altered form. Singapore is also a dynamic city-state alive with excitement, thus the second part begins with a fitting dance, a fast bourrée. As contrast there is a second authentic melody, Dayung Sampan, a more easygoing sailing song. This short but curious suite ends in high spirits with a recapitulation of the beginning. Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com
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ChEnG Fu	Nov 13 2004, 12:42 AM Post #2
Unregistered	Title of Piece: Puszta Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 4 Perfomance Time: approx. 12 minutes Piece Description: This suite has been written in 1987, and consists of 4 separate dances which don't have any thematic correlation with each other. Just like RIKUDIM (4 Israeli Dances), BALKANYA (3 Balkanese Dances), A HIGHLAND RHAPSODY (Scottish Rhapsody) or SLAVIA (Slavonic Rhapsody), all themes and melodies are originally written (without using authentic folk dances or tunes). In other words: the composer tried to write a dance suite 'in the style of ...'. For some, they sound a little familiar to Brahms' or Dvoraks Hungarian and Slavonic dances or to some parts of Liszts' Hungarian Rhapsodies. By the way: the "Puszta" is a vaste prairie in Hungary where gipsies used to move around with their (wild) horses. The alternation of 'temperamental' and 'melancholic' themes and moods is typical for the gipsy music as are the tempo changings. The instrumentation is very bright and colourful, bringing all sections of the symphonic wind band to the fore. Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com
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ChEnG Fu	Nov 13 2004, 12:43 AM Post #3
Unregistered	Title of Piece: Rhapsody for Horn Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 5 (Band)/ 6 (Soloist) Perfomance Time: approx. 14 minutes Piece Description: This concert piece for horn and large symphonic band was composed in 1995 and commissioned by Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The work was dedicated to Herbert Spencer, the soloist who put together the first performance on January 26, 1996 in the BGSU concert hall. The BGSU Symphonic Band conducted by Bruce Moss accompanied him. In this particularly colorful work, the immense sound possibilities of the solo instrument and band are fully exploited. The piece begins with a huge glissando in which sound unites from two directions to the pitch F. This spectacular effect symbolizes the large bell of the horn and immediately sets tonal poles. The first is the F tone center (also the basic tuning pitch of the horn), and the second is the interval of a tritone from F, the B tone center. The seemingly improvisational opening passage is based on a spiraling, widening series of tones ranging from F to B. This widening effect is meant to express the soft conical bore of the horn. An Allegro Burlesco follows, which presents a rhythmic and dynamic theme. After a short cadenza comes a slow section full of dark sounds and punctuated by ostinato accompanying patterns. Here the band has the opportunity to show its true colors. The horn’s large concert range is also evident in this middle section. The Allegro Burlesco is resumed (with slight variation) leading to a spectacular coda, fully displaying the talents of the soloist. A reversed glissando brings the piece to a cyclical conclusion. Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com
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yaucjs	Nov 30 2004, 12:44 AM Post #4
Posts: 80 Group: Members Member #242 Joined: November 29, 2004	Title of Piece: Spartacus Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 6 Perfomance Time: approx. 14 minutes Piece Description: Spartacus is a "Symphonic Tone Poem" with 3 joints. Each section has its own melodical materials, however: in the final movement the main theme from the second section returns in a 'grandioso'- tutti. The last bar but one recaptures the 'oriental' atmosphere of the very beginning. The first section (= from the beginning till J) builds up a climax by repeating and accumulating some melodical and rhythmical stuctures. The oriental character of the melodical fragments refers to the origin of the Roman slaves. The second section evokes the love between Spartacus and his love by giving a peaceful atmosphere. The mean theme (presented the first time at letter L) has a broad and wide character and refers slightly to filmmusic. In this part of the composition, a special attention is given to the orchestration. The final section is more agressive and martial and refers to the revolt of the slaves against the Roman oppressors. In the middle of this movement, an accumulation of the 12 tones symbolizes the crucifixion of the slaves: the english horn resumes partly the cadenza of the flute (at letter J), as if he wants to show again the eternal love between Spartacus and his love a very last time ... The theme at the third bar of letter T is actually based on the 2nd theme of this section (which starts at the fifth bar of letter R), but has been worked out rhytmically. Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com



Matt87	Dec 9 2004, 05:47 PM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 390 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 23, 2004	Title of Piece: Dynamica Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 5 Perfomance Time: approx. 7 minutes Piece Description: As the title suggests, this is a fiery and energetic, dynamic overture. Jan Van der Roost was commissioned to write the piece by the Japanese ‘Band of the NEC-Tamagawa Plant’ on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. From the first measure, the brass section sets the scene with rhythmical motives. Gradually we hear melodic and playful themes, often supported by (poly)rhythmic figures. A fermate in the trombone section prepares the way for the final theme, which virtuosically leads into a reprise of the first fanfare. The dynamic circle closes! Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com



Matt87	Dec 9 2004, 05:50 PM Post #6
Administrator Posts: 390 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 23, 2004	Title of Piece: Conzensus Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 5 Perfomance Time: approx. 2.30 minutes Piece Description: This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that the audience could experience all three types of ensembles. This was indeed an original concept. The name, ConZEnSus, comes from a combination of the words, ‘Concert Cyclus’ (concert series) and ‘zes’ (Dutch for ‘six’). This leads to a new word, which refers to ‘consensus’. The general tenor of the cycle is thus immediately indicated. The richness of color of the various ensembles is revealed through an open and friendly atmosphere. During all six concerts (over a span of three years), ConZEnSus functioned as a permanent opening number for each orchestra. Thus the same musical story was portrayed in three different packages. Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com



Matt87	Dec 9 2004, 05:52 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 390 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 23, 2004	Title of Piece: Olympica Composer: Jan Van Der Roost Publisher: de Haske Level of Difficulty: Grade 5 Perfomance Time: approx. 10 minutes Piece Description: This “Grand Overture” was commissioned by the “Nagano Community Band” - J apan- on occasion of its jubilee in 1992 and is dedicated to the band’s conductor, Ikuo Inagaki. The work is based upon three main themes, each symbolising a certain theme. The first part is characterized by its bright themes played mainly by the brass, accompanied by the woodwinds and festive percussion. This part symbolizes the jubilee which is the origin of the composition. This is followed by a bouncing allegro, in which each register of the band displays brilliant techniques. Especially the woodwinds come to the fore! This movement depicts the industriousness and enthousiasm shown by the members of the “Nagano Community Band” in the carrying out of their hobby. A third, main theme, is choral-like in character and is displayed both in the (soft) brass as well as in the warm medium register of the reeds. Here, nature’s beaty in and around the city of Nagano is musically celebrated. Following a “chamber-music episode” (featuring the flute, oboe, clarinet, alto-saxophone and horn) the initial allegro re-occurs, weaving its way towards a grandiose finale, in which the two previous themes are once again apparent. Due to its very colourful scoring and the enormous diversity of musical thoughts and ideas, this composition is a fascinating and memorable piece, worthy a jubilee overture! Adapted From www.janvanderroost.com



yaucjs	Dec 11 2004, 03:09 PM Post #8
Posts: 80 Group: Members Member #242 Joined: November 29, 2004	one of my fav composers. i think his pieces are unique and profound.



Matt87	Dec 13 2004, 10:15 AM Post #9
Administrator Posts: 390 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 23, 2004	yup, a very musical guy



BanD-SaX	Dec 13 2004, 03:39 PM Post #10
Helper Posts: 151 Group: Helpers Member #60 Joined: November 2, 2004	his music pieces very "majestic-type"..


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