René Willener
Swinging Waves
for Concert Band
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René Willener
Swinging Waves
for Concert Band
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer René Willener
- Editor Jirka Kadlec
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR92268
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Description:
With *Swinging Waves*, René Willener presents an energetic work driven by a fast, rousing swing rhythm. Right from the introduction, powerful accents and fp effects set the tone, before a theme in D minor unfolds over a steady pulse. Jirka Kadlec’s arrangement creates a dialogue between the sections through distinctive riffs, rhythmic responses, and powerful tutti passages. An unexpected break injects new momentum, after which the piece builds steadily. As a climax, a modulation to E-flat minor lends the finale added brilliance and fresh energy. After a final crescendo, a ritardando brings the piece to a brilliant close. Whether in concert or as an opening piece for a program, "Swinging Waves" offers musicians genuine joy in playing and an excellent opportunity to work on the swing style.