La Procession du Rocio (Grade 5)

La Procession du Rocio by Joaquín Turina and Joaqu. Arranged by Alfred Reed. For Concert Band (Score & Parts). MusicWorks Grade 5. Grade 5. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composer Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) was a native of Spain, but was influenced early in his career by the impressionistic harmonies of Debussy and Ravel while studying in Paris. Upon returning to Spain he drew inspiration from Spanish folk music with La Procession du Rocio becoming one of his best-known works. The music portrays a festival and procession that takes place in the Triana neighborhood of Seville, and is filled with wonderful idiomatic Spanish musical elements. Alfred Reed's marvelous transcription created in 1962 remains an enduring staple in the repertoire for wind bands. Dur: c. 8:30

Recorded by The Keystone Wind Ensemble – Jack Stamp, conductor

From the CD “Alfred Reed” K 11162 – Courtesy of Klavier Music Productions

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