Folk dance camp 2006 dar gorani armenia gorani is a style or family of dances, sometimes also called daronee or from daron from the valleys of moush, sassoun, and daron in western armenia, an area that is now eastern turkey that was inhabited by armenians from the 8th century bce until the armenian genocide of 1915. Provided to youtube by naxos of america armenian dances. Armenian dances part 1 toronto youth wind orchestra tywo. Armenian dances part ii alfred reed blaserphilharmonie aachen. Part i of the armenian dances was completed in the summer of 1972 and first performed by dr. Austin windorski for concert band or wind ensemble i do not own any rights to this song this is just a fun project i have been working armenian dances part 1 wip sheet music for flute, clarinet, piccolo, oboe download free in pdf or midi. Part i of armenian dances is in fact the first of a fourmovement suite drawn from the folk song arrangements and original musical works of komitas vardapet 18691935, a treasured armenian composer, arranger, educator, and ethnomusicologist, who devoted his lifes work to building the foundations of that countrys rich and diverse. Armenian dances, part 1, selections from by alfred reed arr. Other forms of armenian art include sculpture, fresco, mosaic, ceramic, metalwork, engraving, and textiles, especially armenian.
Concert band sheet music book by alfred reed 19212005. Armenian dances, part 1, selections from by alfred reed. A true classic in concert band literature, each of the four movements of the original is represented in this lush and wellcrafted adaptation. Issued in 2004, this album is a collection of vocal and instrumental music associated with armenia and the middle east. Armenian dances part 1 1st bb clarinet alfred reed1972 broadly, and sustained tr. Armenian dances is certainly one of my alltime favorites in the band genre. Part 1 is an extended symphonic rhapsody built upon five armenian folk songs. Each part consists of a number of armenian folk songs from the collection of komitas vardapet 18691935, an armenian ethnomusicologist part i.
It is a fourmovement suite of which part i comprises the first movement and part ii comprises the remaining three. The largest armenian populations today exist in russia, the united states, france, georgia, iran, germany, ukraine, lebanon, brazil and syria. I dont fully know why that is, but its definitely a pattern with music i. Armenian dances part 1 alfred reed performed by the band of the household division comprising musicians drawn from the bands of the life guards, blues and royals, grenadier guards, coldstream. These dances were probably accompanied by certain kinds of songs or musical instruments. Armenian dances part i is a fourmovement suite based on authentic folk songs from the gomidas vartabed, the founder of armenian classical music. Part i of armenian dances is the first of a fourmovement suite drawn from folk song arrangements and original musical works.
We just performed it in community band so its fresh on my mind. For more information, or to purchase, go to for printondemand, go to armenian dances, part i by. Armenian art is the unique form of art developed over the last five millennia in which the armenian people lived on the armenian highland. Armenian claims and historical facts questions and answers center for strategic research 2005. A true classic in concert band literature, each of the four movements of the. Dar gorani folk dance federation of california, south. Armenian nationalist historians as an example of their historic independent existence. Based on authentic armenian folk songs collected by komidas vartabed, this work has been expanded through contemporary use of rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic content to showcase the modern wind band. Wagner alfred publishing belwin division part i of armenian dances is the first of a fourmovement suite drawn from folk song arrangements and original musical works. These dances were probably accompanied by certain kinds of songs or musical. A pillar of the symphonic band repertoire, based on folk dances of armenia. Title characteristic pieces on armenian folk music for string orchestra composer manookian, jeff. Armenian dances is a musical piece for concert band, written by alfred reed 19212005.
The armenian dance heritage has been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the near east. Armenian dances, part ii is the final three movements of the. I find myself drawn to a lot of music that has a basis in folk songs. Armenian dances part i score free download as pdf file. Harry begian, to whom the work is dedicated, and the university of illinois symphonic band, on january 10, 1973, at the c. This video shows takes from the concert and the rehearsal filmed in thionville f on the 240320. A rewarding musical addition to the young band repertoire. Although the composer has kept his treatment of the melodies within the general limits imposed by its vocal, folksong nature, he has also. Part i of armenian dances is the first of a fourmovement suite drawn from the folk song arrangements and original musical works of armenian composer komitas vardapet collected during the early 20th century. The first movement to the second part of armenian dances by alfred reed.
Based on authentic armenian folk songs collected by komidas vartabed, this work has been expanded. Armenian dances, part 1 by alfred reed 19212005 score. Each part consists of a number of armenian folk songs from the collection of komitas vardapet 18691935, an armenian ethnomusicologist. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises armenian dances, part 1 alfred reed university of illinois symphonic band dr. Performed by the toronto youth wind orchestra tywo directed by colin clarke performed at toronto centre of the arts apr 11, 2014. Armenian dances part 1 alfred reed blasorchester noten. Alfred reed harmonieorkest armenian dances part 2 bar0121943 armenian dances, parts i and ii, constitute a fourmovement suite for concert band or wind ensemble based on authentic armenian folk songs from the collected works of gomidas vartabed 18691935, the founder of armenian classical music. Performed by hachig kazarian on clarinet and his ensemble, featuring john berberian on oud, the music ranges from songs about love parov yegar siroon. It is a concert of a series of 3 entitled from moscow to abbey road.
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