Prelude and Pursuit by Michael Sweeney

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MusicWorks - Grade 2.5
John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor Band, Prelude and Pursuit pays tribute to this important composition and its North Carolina connection. A haunting chant-like theme played by the clarinets sets the tone for the slow section. Similar to Chance's work, the fast section begins with percussion instruments introducing thematic elements later picked up and developed by the winds. Intensifying rhythmic elements, as well as carefully controlled random playing effects, contribute to an overall sense of excitement and anticipation. Themes are woven throughout various sections of the band before the opening chant motif makes a brief dramatic appearance near the end. A great teaching tool for young players, Prelude and Pursuit also provides a rewarding performance experience.
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[@alejandrodeleon1490]

I remember playing this for school band. Great piece, and great memories.

[@triggz.triggersong]

I LOVE Chance’s Incantation and Dance. I can pinpoint every part in this piece as to where it lines up with Chance’s piece, which it is a very cool concept, and Sweeney executed wonderfully! It’s a tribute to Chance’s piece that is accessible to the younger ensemble.

[@benfleishman2944]

I love incantation and dance and this piece is also pretty great! Lots of complex chords

[@mariamsaad7705]

Favorite songs

[@Gusrikh1]

Just fabulous...

[@williambrown8695]

Ooof that sexy brass section 🎺📯

[@canalbandashow]

*Very Nice Song*

[@kaelea5848]

I forgot that I played this piece at one point until I saw this

[@FloppityFloppify]

Goodness I love the legato grand parts, especially at the end at 4:00

[@darkestwolf6640]

Beautiful

[@unlikely4382]

Just played this at my concert last night, went well

[@zoecooper4358]

Prelude and pursuit, like 70% of it is a day off for bass section lmao

[@Becca-wc6ny]

Indeed

[@mooncatcher7753]

yeah same for percussion

[@relent4631]

2:34 that’s section is very fun for me

[@platinumdelta663]

4:30

[@alejandroceballos581]

First comment

[@alixplex]

Alejandro Ceballos congratulations 🎉