9B40F758-252A-4A46-ABEA-E077CC1B9D18
| ID | 9B40F758-252A-4A46-ABEA-E077CC1B9D18 |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | B400502 |
| Title Name | Belle of the Ball for Band |
| Marketing Copy | 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. |
| Instrumentation | Concert Band |
| Commission | (not set) |
| Dedication | (not set) |
| Program Notes | add |
| Title Brand | 3 |
| Year Composed | 1952 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 3 |
| Ensemble Size | 13 |
| Date Created | 2020-02-01 20:19:10.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:19:10 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | MUS037020 |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | (not set) |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
| Review | (not set) |
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| Title Category | 0 |
| Title Movements | (not set) |
| Title Grade | 5 |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Concert Band |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 31 |
| Title Instrument Header | 0 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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