Search Music:

Search for music by typing a word or phrase in the box below or by selecting one or more categories from the list on the side.

Anthony Ritchie

Duration: 07' 00" Year: 1991
for symphonic or concert band

Instrumentation
2232;3431; 2 alto sax; 1 tenor sax; 1 baritone sax; timp (3); 2 perc; string bass; also optional extra parts for euphonium and bass clarinet.
Programme Note

This work attempts to shake off ‘the blues’ with playful and vigorous musical ideas. It starts slowly and in sombre mood but this is quickly swept aside by a jolting ‘allegro’. A number of motivic-like themes are presented, and linked together during the piece. The syncopated idea at the beginning recurs as a kind of rondo theme in this one-movement work. ‘Goodbye to Blues’ was commissioned by the Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band and CSM, with funding from Creative NZ. It was first performed on the band’s tour of Hawaii, in 1992. While presenting some challenges to younger players it is not overly demanding in terms of technique.
Availability
- Ritchie A.: Goodbye to Blues; facsimile
  
  Full score | Hardcopy - facsimile
  
  $20.00
  - Quantity:
  - Borrow