Moonlight Sonata - First Movement

The first movement of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ is easily one of the world’s most well known pieces. With the addition of Percussion and Bass Guitar is one of our series of Rhythmic Classics''

    

PRODUCT INFORMATION

TITLE Moonlight Sonata - First Movement
COMPOSER Ludwig van Beethoven
ARRANGER Geoff Kingston
CATEGORY Rhythmic Classics
CATALOGUE NO SM0176
DURATION Circa 4 mins 35 secs
ABOUT THIS WORK The first movement of the Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ is easily one of the world’s most well known pieces. The famous mysterious, almost haunting melody is dark and whisper like on top of an undulating triplet accompaniment. With the addition of Percussion and Bass Guitar this arrangement by Geoff Kingston is one of our series of ‘Rhythmic Classics’ If required, the rhythm section can remain tacit for performances in more sacred settings. A nice easy arrangement that will enchant your audience.

Beethoven composed the famous ‘Moonlight Sonata’ in 1801 and dedicated it to Countess Giulietta Guicciardi, his pupil. Shortly after their first few lessons, the two fell in love and after dedicating the Moonlight Sonata; it is believed that Beethoven proposed to her. 

Other works available in this series are:

Haydn's Trumpet Concerto - (First Movement)
Going Home - (Largo from the New World Symphony)
Nessun Dorma
DIFFICULTY This piece has difficulty rating of 3 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets.
INSTRUMENTATION Piccolo
Flutes 1-2
Oboe
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinets 1-2-3
Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophones 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bassoon
Horns 1-2
Horns 3-4
Trumpets 1-2-3
Tenor Trombones 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Drum Set
Bongos
Bass Guitar

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Grade 3 (Easy)

 

 
Price: £20.00

 
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