CONCERT BAND

Grade 3

Commissioned by Brooke Point High School, Stafford, VA,
Ms. Anita Price, Director of Bands

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1 Baritone Treble Clef
4 Tuba2 Mallet Percussionch

2nd Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
1st Horn in F
2nd Horn in F
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
Baritone(Chimes, Bells)

1 Timpani
3 Percussion I(Suspended Cymbal,Bass Drum, Triangle,
Snare Drum, Gong)urO

2 Percussion IIP21122322222(Crash Cymbals, Sleigh Bells,Wind Chimes)

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1st C Flute2nd C FluteOboe
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
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“Where the Black Hawk Soars” was written as a commemorative work for the dedication ceremonies of Brooke Point
High School in Stafford, Virginia. The work was inspired by the Black Hawk, the figure chosen to represent the newinstitution.
The work opens with a majestic fanfare. The fanfare gives way to a brisk but flowing melodic statement. Great careshould be taken with the melodic shaping to create a soaring line, reminiscent of the flight of a hawk. The fanfare motif
returns in a more developed fashion, leading to a second statement of the melody.

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The center section of the work is based upon an original melody composed as an alma mater for the new school. This
new statement is preceded by a transition based upon flight. The wind effects should be interpreted very loosely inorder to re-create the sensation of silent flight. I suggest continuing the “wind” throughout the 65 section if possible. Thechorale should be as reverent as possible. At measure 97, the tempo should flow a bit faster.

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The final melodic restatement begins at measure 105. This section should build ever so slowly, leading to the D.S. alCoda. The transition at the beginning of the Coda should be drawn out as far as musically tasteful. Measure 119 should
be taken as fast as possible, but no faster.

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I hope you and your students find “Where the Black Hawk Soars” a musically rewarding experience. Best of luck in yourteaching endeavors.

Please note: Our band and orchestra music is now being collated by an automatic high-speed system.
The enclosed parts are now sorted by page count, rather than score order.

Robert W. Smith

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