Columbia Vision

Hear the Columbia Vision procession and fanfare that was commissioned by the Columbia Concert Band for the 30th anniversary of Columbia, MD!  You can hear the work performed by the Columbia Concert Band, or by a group of studio musicians.  You will need Real Audio player to listen to these, which can be downloaded free from Real Networks. (The use of the printed and recorded versions of Columbia Vision appear on this website courtesy of composer Dave Black and Alfred's Publishing.) This is the information taken from the cover page:
 
GRADE LEVEL: 3 (MEDIUM)

COLUMBIA  VISION
(Fanfare and Processional)
By Dave Black

Commissioned by the Columbia Concert Band, Columbia Vision was made possible by a grant from The Columbia Foundation and is an exciting original composition from the pen of Dave Black.

The piece was commissioned in honor of the 30th birthday of the "new city" of Columbia, Maryland, a planned community envisioned by developer James Rouse "as a place where new systems of education, health, religion, community organizations, new relationships among people, new solutions for children, youth, older people, and new support for family life" could flourish.

A highly descriptive piece, the dramatic fanfare and stately processional that follows conjure up images of ceremonial grandeur.  After the return of the opening fanfare, the piece concludes with unrelenting energy and drive utilizing the syncopated rhythms, counter lines and interesting harmonies that are often found in Mr.  Black's work.

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