20th Century (1980). For 8 trombones, drums and bass Composed for the University of Oklahoma Trombone Choir, this work is an interesting piece in a contemporary "rock" style and based on the medieval Estampee dance.

The Stompee is based on the first phrase of "Kalenda Maya" by Raimbault de Vaqueiras (d. 1207). The melody is an example of an Estampie reportedly performed by two "joglar de Fransa" (jongleurs from northern France) on Voils at the Court of Montferrat around the turn of the 13th century. The complete melody may be found in the Historical Anthology of Music, edited by Davison and Apel, ex. 18d, page 16.

The fanfare-like opening and insuing introduction function to "call" the melody from antiquity. It is then manipulated to become the melodic basis of the piece through fragmentation and very intact presentation. Then, the quite open-fifth ending allows the melody to return to the past, heard only in the minds of those able to hear it.

Category:

Trombone Octet

Voicing:

w/rhythm section

Catalog No:

KE026

UPC No:

659550520263

Price:

$ 15.00