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"Over the Rainbow"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Over the Rainbow
ComposerH. Arlen (arr: F.G.J. Absil)
Instrum.Fanfare
Date8 February 2001
Duration4'45
StyleBallad
KeyEb - Ab
Meter4/4
Measures97
Tempo88 BPM
Grade3

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt
  • Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
  • Bugle in Eb, Flugelhorn 1-2-3, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4;
  • Baritone 1-2, Euphonium, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Eb Bass, C Bass;
  • Timpani, Drums, Percussion (triangle, bass drum, tambourine, pair of cymbals), Mallets (vibraphone, marimba, glockenspiel).

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

This arrangement of Over the Rainbow is a brief history through musical time. It also displays a rainbow spectrum of tone colours. After the first melodic statement we hear from m. 9 an 18th century counterpoint version. Measure 17 starts in classical style, leading to a 19th century statement in m. 25, full of chromatism. In m. 32 we arrive at the early 20th century through a sequence of modal chords. From m. 63, at the change of key, modern jazz harmonies are spiced up with counterpoint voicings. The final statement is a dignified jazz chorale, that, from m. 68, dissolves beyond the rainbow. Use the opportunity for rubato playing and refined dynamics.