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March and Cortege of Bacchus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

March and Cortege of Bacchus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: March and Cortege of Bacchus: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23320
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Joseph Kreines

Grade: 5 (Difficult)

Item: 00-23320

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Leo Delibes composed his ballet, "Sylvia," in 1876. It achieved considerable popularity, and several of the individual numbers were grouped into a suite which orchestras all over the world have played. The March and the Cortege of Bacchus appears in Act III of the ballet, describing the arrival of Bacchus and his followers. The music is martial, lyric, grand and brilliant, building to an exciting conclusion.

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Series: Alfred Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 300

UPC: 038081233987

SKU: 00-23320

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About the Composer: Joseph Kreines

Joseph Kreines has spent his career conducting orchestras and bands across Florida while establishing himself as a composer and transcriber. Based in the state since his tenure as associate conductor of the Florida Symphony Orchestra in Orlando, he has guest conducted with hundreds of ensembles and served in leadership roles with the Brevard Symphony and The Florida Orchestra in Tampa, alongside directing numerous opera and musical theater productions.

Kreines is particularly celebrated for his concert band transcriptions, especially his arrangements of Percy Grainger's music. His original compositions span multiple genres, and his deep knowledge of band repertoire led him to author Music for Concert Band, a comprehensive annotated guide to the literature. He remains active as both a conductor and collaborative pianist in regional recitals and festivals.

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Why we love this

Kreines captures everything that makes Delibes' ballet music sing in a concert band setting. The arrangement balances the lyrical passages with those brilliant, march-like moments without sacrificing orchestral color, and at Grade 5 difficulty, it sits perfectly for accomplished bands ready to tackle serious festival repertoire with genuine musical substance.

What to expect

The music sweeps between regal processional dignity and exuberant celebration, conjuring the pageantry of Bacchus's arrival through shimmering harmonies and driving rhythmic momentum. There's theatrical flair here without sentimentality, a sense of controlled excitement building toward something grand and unmissable.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits advanced concert bands seeking substantial festival or contest material with genuine artistic depth. Conductors programming a classical or romantic-era piece will find this a compelling choice that showcases ensemble musicianship across multiple musical textures.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melodic line in the lyrical sections by ensuring the principal voice stands clearly without drowning out the harmonic support underneath.
Build momentum gradually through the cortege section; resist the urge to rush, letting the accumulation of parts and dynamics do the work.
Pay close attention to rhythmic precision during the martial passages, where crisp articulation separates energetic playing from sloppy ensemble work.
Shape the concluding build carefully so each wave of crescendo feels earned rather than simply loud.

How to use it

Consider programming this alongside other romantic-era transcriptions or ballet music to build a thematic concert around orchestral classics reimagined for band. The piece works equally well as a contest selection or as a centerpiece for a spring concert, where its technical demands and musical breadth give audiences something memorable beyond standard wind band fare.