Minerva Jan van der Roost

Titel / Title: Minerva
Herausgeber / Publisher: De Haske Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Serie / Series: Brilliant Marches
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1999
ISMN: 9790035050996

Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German Musikverein Braunshausen on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition, first performed on September 17, 1999, is not a street march but a concert march, just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march a distinctly dynamic character. Two main themes are presented in several instrumental combinations. The theme from the trio, on the other hand, is characterized by a broad melodic approach using large intervals. This theme, wreathed by high woodwinds, is heard one more time after a contrasting new part, but now in a somewhat slower tempo. The counterpoint in this part refers to the first part of the march. The brilliant ending suits a festive anniversary march!