Canzona

Inspired by the brass choir music of Gabrieli, Canzona is a mono-thematic work that has been masterfully crafted with counterpoint, rhythmic development, and triumphant returns.

Program Notes

Canzona was inspired by the brass choir music of Gabrieli and early music in general. The entire piece is based on one melody, which is first heard in a stately manner at the beginning. After two statements, a fast development section ensues. In this section, the melody is developed rhythmically and contrapuntally. This section builds in intensity until finally, the theme triumphantly returns in its original form. Just when the music seems to settle, a fast and exciting coda ends the piece in a whirlwind of notes.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: Standard
Series: Festival Series

Instrumentation

Conductor's Score

E-flat Soprano Cornet
Solo B-flat Cornet 1 & 2 (2)
Solo B-flat Cornet 3 & 4 (2)
Repiano B-flat Cornet
2nd B-flat Cornet (2)
3rd B-flat Cornet (2)

B-flat Flugelhorn
Solo E-flat Horn
1st E-flat Horn
2nd E-flat Horn

1st B-flat Baritone
2nd B-flat Baritone

1st B-flat Trombone
2nd B-flat Trombone
Bass Trombone

B-flat Euphonium (2)
E-flat Bass (2)
B-flat Bass (2)

Timpani (2 drums)
Percussion 1 [2 players]: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 2 [1 player]: Chimes, Glockenspiel