Belle of the Ball
for Band
Publisher: Southern Music Company
Category: Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
Series: Southern Music
Format: Softcover

Like most of Leroy Anderson's efforts, Belle of the Ball is light, effervescent, and devoid of conflict or disharmony. Anderson looked upon the piece as a modern-day American revival -- or revitalization -- of the Viennese waltz tradition. Having said that, the main theme sounds rather unlike a Strauss waltz, but the voice of Tchaikovsky is evident in its playful, fantasy-like character. The melody is rhythmic and comes in short groups of notes, beginning with two notes, then three, then expanding further; the music skates along elegantly. The middle section features a delightful variation on the theme, in which Anderson's gentle-belled sonorities impart a playful innocence. This exclusive Southern band edition by Mark Rogers reintroduces Anderson's enchanting work to new generations of audiences.

Inventory # : 00757837
UPC: 196288086345
ISBN: 1705170595
Width: 9"
Length: 12"
Height: 0.727"
Product Weight: 2 lbs.
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