Concert Variations Full Orchestra

A slow, solemn chorale opens in b-flat minor, which contains all of the material for the  piece. The second statement with a countermelody played by first trumpet and  trombone. A flute cadenza brings the opening to a close, and an Allegro is followed with  fragments from the opening theme. The slow chorale is brought back one last time; the  tune is then played Allegro Vivo, with the original countermelody played by Smith’s own  instrument – the French horn. Originally written for the concert band, this classic has  been adapted for the Orchestra by accomplished arranger Ted Vives.