Concerto of Celebration by the theme of BACH MEIN JESU - Percussion Octet

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Concerto of Celebration by the theme of BACH MEIN JESU - Percussion Octet

Composer: Grasstail, Jerry
Grade: 4
Duration: 4:40
Genre: Percussion Octet
Publisher: Brain Music
Item No: ENMS-84607
Inventory status: In stock

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Heavy and arduous musical paths lead to a bright anthem of encouragement for youth.

[1st Percussion] Xylophone, Vibraphone
[2nd Percussion] Marimba
[3rd Percussion] Marimba
[4th Percussion] Crash Cymbals, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal, 2 Mokusho
[5th Percussion] Crotale, Bongo, Conga, Suspended Cymbal
[6th Percussion] Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, 4 Toms
[7th Percussion] Timpani, Suspended Cymbal
[8th Percussion] Chime, Tam-tam, Hi-hat Cymbal, Wind Chime, Bass Drum

Commissioned by the Tokai University Gyosei High School Wind Ensemble in 2011. The main theme is based on "Mein Jesu, Was für Seelenweh" (BWV 487) by Bach. Originally a vocal piece, it was later arranged for string orchestra by Stokowski and has since become a renowned work performed by various instrumental ensembles.

The term "festive" in the title does not refer to a celebration but rather to the heavy and arduous path, the suffering, and the light that appears after overcoming such hardships. The music speaks to this philosophy of life, serving as an "anthem of encouragement" for young people. As you enjoy performing this concerto with companions who share both joys and sorrows, I hope it becomes a tribute to a bright future.

(Jerry Grasstail)