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Composed in the fall of 2000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Itoigawa Symphonic Band, “Dance Celebration” premiered at the band’s 22nd regular concert that October 14th, conducted by the composer. It was performed at Kyo-En IV the following year. Revisions were made in orchestration, and it was next published by Brain Music as a rental piece.
The work opens with a showy introduction announcing a celebration and maintains that tempo throughout. Tatebe had studied American composers such as Charles Carter, and his interest in such masters influenced the uncomplicated pace of the piece.
The word “dance” in the title reflects the fact that the majority of the piece is in three quarter time. Also, it shows that Tatebe envisioned a dance when he wrote the music.
■Performance Instructions
You can set the tempo as you like. Remember to keep a distinction between rhythm and melody while consistently maintaining a light tempo.
The music is mainly in three-four time. In some measures, however, note lengths and rhythms are grouped with six-eight feel by use of syncopation and accents. The composer wishes for you to enjoy and utilize this rhythmic variety.
Since the percussion sound leads this piece, percussionists need not play conservatively. Rather, keep in mind that you are the foundation of the work.
■About Composer ：Tomohiro Tatebe
Born in Niigata in 1957, Tatebe graduated from Komazawa University as a Japanese literature major. He studied Saxophone under Kazuo Tomioka and composition/arranging with Naohiro Iwai and Takashi Ueno. He produces wind chamber music and many arrangements and original works for wind band. He annually presents works to “Prosperous Future for Band into the 21st Century KYO-EN” as a member-composer. Major works include the concert march “Take Off” (1986 All Japan Band Competition test piece), “A Reminiscence of the Times” for Wind Orchestra (commissioned for the 30th anniversary of Ryukoku University Symphonic Band), “Suite on Celtic Folk Songs”, “Intermezzo” (commissioned for the 15th anniversary of Niigata Wind Orchestra), “Prelude to a New Era” (Tokyo Trumpet Choir commission) and so on. He is an instructor of Tamagawa Gakuen Jr. H.S. Division Wind Band, visiting director of Ryukoku University Symphonic Band, regular conductor of Itoigawa Symphonic Band, and music supervisor of Morioka Wind Band.
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