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Air for Band Bellbrook High School Wind Ensem ble October 2014 Definitions Pitch – is the frequency of the note’s vibrations. Dynamics – the volume Phrasing – is a recognizable musical unit, indicating a grouping of notes. Legato – to lengthen. Tenuto – to hold the note for the full length, not shorten. Piano (p) – soft dynamic Mezzo Piano (mp) – moderately soft dynamic Soli – a group solo, or section solo. Poco a poco – little by little Modulation – A transition from one key center to another. Background on the song Since this work was first published in 1956, it has helped several generations of band musicians develop their ability to play a sustained line, to listen for the moving part, and to improve their intonation while playing. Revised n 1966, the work retains its wonderful melodic sense with graceful harmonic movement and skillful contrapuntal writing. The work is 53 measures and three minutes and fifteen seconds long. The work was composed early in Erickson’s career, in 1956, a period during which some composers were very mindful of writing tuneful works that had great educational value to young American bands. The term Air refers to a tuneful melody, whether vocal or instrumental. The term, used to describe musical pieces for at least 400 years, aptly describes this 20 th century work. Who is Frank Erickson? Frank Erickson was born in 1923, in Washington. He began to study music – playing piano and trumpet – and compose while in high school. During World War II, he arranged for army bands and, following the war, worked as a dance band arranger while studying composition. He received degrees from the University of Southern California, and San Jose State College. Erickson has been music editor for several music publishers and he has more than 250 compositions and arrangements for band to his credit. Allargando – getting slower and broader. Rall. (rallentando) – becoming slower. Measure: Section: Key: Form and Structure 1 9 17 28 a a b a1 C minor ---> 36 b2 44 a2 C Major