Bachseits (Band Gr. 6)

Johannes Stert's Bachseits is an outstanding work that makes the connection between baroque mastery and contemporary wind music. Drawing inspiration from Bach's 'Ciaccona in D minor' and using the wind orchestra in an innovative way, Stert creates an impressive three-movement fantasy that delights both musicians and listeners.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: N/A
Level: 6 | Duration: 12:40

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (11"x17" spiral bound)

Piccolo
Flute 1a
Flute 1b
Flute 2a
Flute 2b / Alto Flute
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Contrabassoon
E-flat Clarinet
B-flat Clarinet 1a
B-flat Clarinet 1b
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet 1
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet / B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Piccolo Trumpet
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium B.C. 1
Euphonium B.C. 2
B-flat Euphonium T.C. 1
B-flat Euphonium T.C. 2
Tuba 1
Tuba 2
String Bass

Harp
Piano

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Vibraphone, Xylophone, Cymbals
Percussion 2: Glockenspiel, Crotales, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Percussion 3: Chimes, Timbales, Congas

Program Notes
Johannes Stert's Bachseits is an outstanding work that makes the connection between baroque mastery and contemporary wind music. Drawing inspiration from Bach's 'Ciaccona in D minor' and using the wind orchestra in an innovative way, Stert creates an impressive three-movement fantasy that delights both musicians and listeners. The Elegy, Intermezzo, and Andante Pomposo, Fugue & Finale together form a diverse and challenging work that impressively showcases the rich sound palette and technical possibilities of a symphonic wind orchestra.

1. Elegy
2. Intermezzo
3. Andante Pomposo, Fugue & Finale