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The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Traditional Chinese / arr. Donald Coakley

Grade: 3

Item: 81-CB2791
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The Moon Reflected In Twin Ponds was commissioned for the Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Concert Band, in Toronto, Canada. This school has a large Chinese population and it seemed fitting to write a work that spoke to the Chinese culture. This folksong has been used to create a work that utilizes voices, graphic notation, and Chinese percussion instruments in its realization. Noteworthy, among the Chinese instruments used in this setting, is the erhu. The erhu is a two stringed violin held vertically on the knees, and played with a bow, like the western violin. If conductors have access to someone who can play this instrument, it will provide an affective, authentic and evocative addition to the performance of The Moon Reflected in Twin Ponds.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55472-643-3
ISBN13: 978-1-55472-643-1
UPC: 685462004720
SKU: 81-CB2791

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Why we love this

Coakley's arrangement brings genuine cultural specificity to your concert band repertoire without relying on surface-level stereotypes. The integration of graphic notation, vocal lines, and authentic Chinese instrumentation (especially the erhu) creates a genuine intercultural learning experience for your ensemble and audience.

What to expect

Lyrical and contemplative, with the evocative timbre of traditional Chinese instruments creating an intimate musical landscape even within a full band texture. The folksong melody unfolds with clarity and warmth, while graphic notation sections invite moments of reflection and artistic interpretation that feel fresh against standard concert band writing.

Who it's for

Concert band directors seeking repertoire that honors and celebrates the cultural backgrounds of their students and communities. This work is especially fitting for schools with significant East Asian populations, though its musical richness and accessible Grade 3 difficulty make it rewarding for any ensemble committed to culturally responsive programming.

How to get the most out of it

  • Secure an erhu player if possible. If one isn't available in your community, contact local universities or Chinese music organizations; the instrument's unique sonority is central to the work's character and worth the effort to locate.
  • Balance the vocal parts carefully against the band texture. These voices function as melodic and textural elements, not background accompaniment, so they need independence in rehearsal.
  • Study the graphic notation passages thoroughly before rehearsals begin. Brief your students on how to read these sections and what visual cues trigger ensemble entrances and cutoffs.
  • Familiarize yourself with the tuning and playing techniques of the Chinese percussion instruments specified. A consultation with a percussionist experienced in world music will pay dividends in rehearsal efficiency and authenticity.

How to use it

Feature this as a centerpiece for a concert celebrating cultural diversity, or pair it with other world music selections to create a thematic program. The Grade 3 level allows solid high school bands to perform it with confidence, making it ideal for early-season concerts before tackling more technically demanding repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing graphic notation
  • Balancing ensemble blend with featured vocal lines
  • Playing with Chinese percussion instruments and understanding their tonal qualities
  • Interpreting folksong melody with cultural awareness and appropriate phrasing
  • Collaborating with guest soloists (erhu player) in an ensemble setting

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