The American state of Arkansas is often called ‘the natural state’ and ‘the land of opportunity.’ This concert work, the latest of Jacob de Haan works based on American states, is a suite in three movements, based on a well-known folk tune from Arkansas. In the course of this varied work the folk song appears in its complete form and in fragments, in major and in minor, as a ballad in a lyrical orchestration, as a blues, accompanied by a jazzy rhythm and at the end again in its pure form. In the process, all instrumental groups of the brass band get their chance to shine!'
Arkansas is a suite in three movements based on a well-known native American folk song. It appears as a ballade, variations and finally accompanies a jazzy rhythm. The folk song helps provide continuity throughout the three movements.
Jacob de Haan: “This Arkansas folk song inspired me to create a versatile work, lively and expressive at the same time. It was really a joy for me to compose it”.
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Arkansas-full band with practice beat
Arkansas-Cornets with practice beat
Arkansas-Flug and Horn with practice beat
Arkansas-Euph and Baritone with practice beat
Arkansas-Trombones with practice beat
Arkansas-Bass Trombones with practice beat
Arkansas-Basses with practice beat
Arkansas-Percusion with practice beat