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Hopak!
Subtitle: Ukranian Dance
Contents
General Info
Year: 2014
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00 | Score Only - $7.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone I-II
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium (Bass Clef & Treble Clef)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Bells
- Bar Chimes
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! Audacious melodies, rich harmonies and engaging percussion parts are at the heart of the excitement.
- Program Note by publisher
The origins of the Hopak dance date back to the 16th century in the territory now known as the Ukraine. Originally a male-dominated domain, it would later be adopted by solo dancers, couples and mixed dance groups. Largely improvised and physically demanding, this popular dance is known for high leaps, squatting kicks and swift turns. The Ukrainian word "hopak" literally means to hop or to jump.
A fiery introduction quickly sets the pace for this energetic work. The main dance melody is heard shortly thereafter, evolving as it passes through the various sections of the ensemble. The dance suddenly slows, only to gradually quicken back to the original lively mood. The music then continues to hasten to the wonderfully frantic finish.
- Program Note from score
Commercial Discography
None discovered thus far.
Audio Links
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Canyon Ridge Middle School (Austin, Tex.) Honor Band (Amy Allison, conductor) - 19 December 2014 (2014 Midwest Clinic)
- 2014 Region 23 Band (Texas) (Cindy Lansford) - December 2014
Works for Winds by this Composer
- Across the Great Plains (2017)
- The Blue Orchid (2005)
- But Joy Comes... (2010)
- Carnegie Anthem (2012)
- Caverns of Sonora (2019)
- Congolese (2017)
- Credo (2012)
- Declaration and Dance (Owens) (2010)
- Destined to Fly (2018)
- El Pato Loco (2010)
- El Vaquero! (2017)
- Every Day New (2018)
- Festive Proclamation (2015)
- Flourishes!
- Great Wall (2016)
- Hark! (A Holiday Celebration) (As arranger)
- Heavenwards (2015)
- Heroes Triumphant (2012)
- Hopak! (2014)
- Ironclads (The Monitor and the Merrimack) (2012)
- Journey of the Bonfire (2017)
- Kitty Hawk, 1903 (2010)
- Maesong (2004)
- New Horizons March (2016)
- Paintings (2011)
- Paradise Awaiting (2017)
- Quicksilver (2018)
- Resplendence (2017)
- The Southern Dawn (1998/2002)
- Three Scottish Vistas (2007)
- Tudor Sketches (2013)
- Tundra (2018)
- Wings of Mercury, The
- Zia (2014)
References
None discovered thus far.
