Belle of the Ball for Band
Composers:- Anderson, Leroy
Duration: 3
Description:
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. Versions for band and the original orchestral scoring are available.
B400502 / 36-B400502 BELLE OF THE BALL FOR BAN PTS $60.00
B400501 / 36-B400501 BELLE OF THE BALL FOR BAN FS $5.00