Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 4: Brass Ensemble Sheet Music
The Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvořák are a series of pieces originally composed for piano four hands in 1878 (Op. 46) and 1886 (Op. 72) and were inspired by Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Dances. These are more well known as orchestral works, orchestrated by Dvořák at the request of his publisher.
Lively and full of national character, these charming dances are considered among the composer's most memorable works. Dvořák never actually quotes folk melodies, but evokes their style and spirit by using traditional rhythmic patterns and structures in keeping with traditional folk dances.
Slavonic Dance No. 4 from Op. 46 is a sousedská, a semi-slow Bohemian dance in three quarter time and is sometimes referred to as the old peoples dance.
Composer
Antonin Dvorak
Arranger
Michael Allen
Duration
7' 30"
Instrumentation
423.11 - Trumpet in E flat, Piccolo in B flat, Trumpet in B flat, Flugelhorn, 2 Horns, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Difficulty
Grade 4 - college/university ensemble
File Format
Full score and parts in PDF available for download.