The following report provides details and availability for the concert band piece "Virginia" by Jacob de Haan . Composition Overview Composer: Jacob de Haan Grade Level: 3 (Medium) Publisher: De Haske Publications Duration: Approximately 8–10 minutes
Theme: The piece sheds light on three pivotal eras in Virginia's history: colonization, slavery, and the American Civil War. Structure: virginia jacob de haan concert band score and partspdf
Slavery: A melancholic slow movement that utilizes minor themes and blues elements to represent the oppression of slaves on tobacco plantations. The following report provides details and availability for
(Medium), making it suitable for high school or advanced community bands. Approximately 8–9 minutes. Publisher: Originally published in 2001 by De Haske Publications Sheet Music Plus Scores and Parts (Medium), making it suitable for high school or
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Slavery: A slow, melancholic movement utilizing blues elements to portray life on tobacco plantations.
De Haan’s style in Virginia is often compared to film music due to its vivid orchestration and emotional power. For conductors and players, the available score and parts offer a balance of technical accessibility and deep narrative expression, making it a staple for school and community bands seeking a programmatic centerpiece. If you're interested, I can provide: A detailed instrumentation list for each section. Similar concert band recommendations by Jacob de Haan. Tips for interpreting the blues section during rehearsals. Let me know how you'd like to explore this score further.
