Dance Suite: Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Dance Suite: Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-20532408
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Percy Hall

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This original suite of dances is a challenging piece, and well worth the effort. All three movements are written in the style of the 18th century dance forms for which they are named. The first movement 'Gavotte' is full of moving independent rhythms. Even though the style of the 'Sarabande' is traditional, the harmony projects the richness and sonority of the trombone sound. The third movement 'Gigue a la Canon' is quite challenging regarding technical facility, and all three players are equal because it is an exact canon. The upper range demands in movements 1 and 3 are up to high B-flat, and movement 2 calls for a good full bodied high C. Keys are B-flat major for movements 1 and 3, and the Sarabande is in G minor. Total duration is a little over 5 minutes. The trio was written for the Mansfield Symphony trombone section to perform in a recital. Competent players will get a musical and technical challenge and will enjoy this trio immensely. Treble clef parts are included for Euphonium.

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Series: Great Works Publishing - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 660355140235

SKU: 36-20532408

Instrumentation: Trombone or Euphonium Trio

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Why we love this

Hall's suite captures the rhythmic vitality and harmonic language of 18th century dance forms while making real demands of his players. The exact canon in the final movement is a masterclass in structural writing that requires genuine ensemble precision and communication, and the harmonic richness he brings to the Sarabande gives trombone players a chance to showcase the instrument's lyrical depth alongside technical firepower.

What to expect

Movement by movement, this suite moves from the sprightly rhythmic independence of the Gavotte through the sustained, sonorous lyricism of the Sarabande and into the intricate, contrapuntal energy of the Gigue. The dialogue between voices feels conversational yet formal, grounded in 18th century sensibility but with harmonic color that feels distinctly modern.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced high school and college trombone sections, as well as semiprofessional community orchestras with solid lower brass players. The work suits ensembles where all three trombonists are capable readers and have developed secure high register facility.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the moving independent rhythms in the Gavotte by establishing clear hierarchy; the first trombone should anchor the pulse while the second and third maintain their countermelodic figures with lighter articulation.
In the Sarabande, allow the harmonic movement to breathe by shaping phrases across bar lines rather than stopping at each cadence; this reveals the sonority Hall designed into the trombone writing.
The canon demands absolute rhythmic lock between all three parts; rehearse with a metronome and isolate sections where entries occur, making certain each player owns their entrance timing independent of hearing others.
Guard against fatigue in the upper register demands (high B-flat in movements 1 and 3, high C in movement 2); pace your rehearsal strategically and have players warm into those passages rather than diving straight in.

How to use it

Ideal for a chamber concert that highlights your trombone section's versatility and musicianship, or as a concert finale that showcases technical sophistication. The five-minute duration fits well in a program of mixed chamber and orchestral repertoire.

Skills your students will build

Independent rhythmic reading and execution within ensemble counterpoint
Sustained legit tone production across the upper register (high B-flat and high C)
Harmonic listening and balance adjustment in vertical sonorities
Canonic precision and rhythmic independence within unison ensemble texture
Stylistic awareness of 18th century dance forms and baroque harmonic language
Musical phrasing across longer melodic lines in legit context