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About this arrangement

Concert Band - Grade 3 SKU: AP.36-B400502 Composed by Leroy Anderson. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble. Ludwig Masters. Light Concert. Score and Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-B400502. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-B400502). English.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. These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.