First published in the san francisco examiner on june 3, 1888, it was later popularized by dewolf hopper in many vaudeville performances. Composer randol alan basss lively and evocative musical backdrop for this poem was commissioned by. Here is a tbt tidbit from our concert last saturday. But flynn preceded casey, and so likewise did blake, but the former was a pudding, and the latter was a fake. Vireo press rental catalog orchestra, band, and opera. For there seemed but little chance of caseys getting to the bat. Bass gloria sheet music gloria, complete set of parts. This musical version of the famous story was commissioned by the dallas symphony and was given its first performance by that ensemble in april, 2001, with. Theatre casey at the bat was adapted into a 1953 opera by american composer william schuman. In 2008 american composer randol alan bass used the song take me out to the ball. Casey at the bat is based on the wellknown poem of the same title, first published in san francisco during the late 1800s by ernest l. A vocabulary list featuring vocabulary from casey at the bat by ernest lawrence thayer 1888.
John philip sousa 18541932 march, the stars and stripes forever edited by the united states marine band. We will also create a chara plan your 60minute lesson in english language arts or reading with helpful tips from rebecca strebel. Written for intermediate or advanced players, comprises pdf sheet music files with audio midi, mp3 and mp3 accompaniment files plus interactive sheet music for realtime transposition. This musical version of the famous story was commissioned by the dallas symphony and was given its first performance by that ensemble in april. Casey at the bat by coastal communities concert band. This casey at the bat lesson plan is suitable for 5th grade. Casey at the bat randol alan bass poem by ernest l. Casey at the bat for concert band complete by randol alan bass. Gloria sheet music for concert band by randol alan bass complete digital sheet music to print. Symphonic dances in shades of darkness and light was written in the summer of 2001 for the tara winds of atlanta, georgia, and their conductor, dr. So on that stricken multitude1 a deathlike silence sat.
Conductor keith reid narrator dan riskin clarinet soloist marielle deurloo. The poem tells the story of the final halfinning of a baseball game. But while ruth spent his career winning games with his deadly swings, the hero of thayers tale suffers a decidedly different fate. Vocabulary from casey at the bat by ernest lawrence. Casey at the bat for concert band complete lesprit du tour. The work is a colorful and highly descriptive narrative setting of the famous poem, casey at the bat by ernest lawrence thayer, first published in an 1885 edition of the san francisco chronicle. The score stood four to two with but one inning more to play. Casey at the bat is considered the most famous baseball poem ever written. A nostalgic poem that has stood the test of time, its typically studied by elementary school students in grades 45. When the umpires lumbered on the field, the band in the stands with a bass drum. Originally composed for full orchestra and chorus, gloria is a splendid. This musical version of the famous story was commissioned by the dallas symphony and was given its first performance by that ensemble in april, 2001, with pat sajak serving as narrator. Kraig alan williams, conductor meredith boyan and tim beadle, managers carmina burana suite for concert band carl orff arr. Based on the wellknown poem of the same title, here is a wonderful m.
Casey at the bat music by randol alan bass, poem by. Army voices thats when americas beautiful connie harrington. Find scores for randol alan bass at sheet music plus. Pdf casey at the bat pdf casey at the bat pdf casey at the bat download. John krance mvt 2, fortune plango vulnera i lament fortunes blows mvt. Ernest lawrence thayer hit this one right out of the park in 1888 when it was published in the the san francisco daily examiner. Casey at the bat 2 story of the play mudville is one game away from winning the world series, but the teams star slugger, the mighty casey, strikes out to lose the game. Advanced bass clarinet sheet music virtual sheet music.
For they thought if only casey could get one whack, at that theyd put up even money, with casey at the bat. They identify words to describe how casey looks, acts and feels before and after he strikes out. This will help them with the compare and contrast activity they will be asked to do later in the lesson. Print now gloria complete sheet music for concert band by randol alan bass gloria, complete set of parts. A small town stands united behind their local sports team and the teams star player as they try to make a spectacular comeback against seemingly insurmountable odds. The presidents own united states marine band performs casey at the bat by randol alan bass on oct. Casey at the bat is based on the wellknown poem of the same title, first published in san. Casey at the bat printable 4th6th grade context clues. After we sing the song, we will have a simple compare and contrast discussion comparing the song take me out to the ballgame with casey at the bat by ernest l. Thayer 18631940 graduated from harvard in 1885, this former editor of the harvard lampoon received a request from an old friend. Alongside patriotic favorites by john philip sousa, randol alan bass casey at the bat, a medley of music from alan menkens beauty and the beast, and a special final performance by master sgt.
Fifth graders draw similes from their descriptions of casey to their own life experiences. Instantly view and print robert sheldon concert band sheet music online velocity. Reading casey at the bat reading and analyzing the poem casey at the bat by ernest thayer. Thayer sgm bob mcdonald, narration medley from beauty and the beast alan menken lyrics, howard ashland and tim rice arr. Start learning halloween collection as special and unique arrangements for two bass clarinets. Casey at the bat sheet music by randol alan bass sku. Casey at the bat by randol alan bass instrumentation 1 conductor score 1 piccolo3rd flute 5 1st flute 5 2nd flute 1 1st oboe 1 2nd oboe 1 english horn 1 1st bassoon 1 2nd bassoon 4 1st b clarinet 4 2nd b clarinet 4 3rd b clarinet 2 b. There was ease in caseys manner as he stepped into his place. Jimmy blake, a young rookie on the team, overhears this. Mudville has one chance left to win, but millionaire bob evilman bribes casey to lose the final game. Randol alan bass, national symphony orchestra, luretta.
And then when cooney died at first, and barrows did the same, a sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game. The poem was originally published anonymously under the pen name phin, based on thayers. Casey at the bat lesson plan for 5th grade lesson planet. Casey at the bat the outlook wasnt brilliant for the mudville nine that day.
Fans are generally encouraged to sing along, and at. Gloria choral score by randol alan bass choral score. There was pride in caseys bearing and a smile on caseys face. Print now gloria complete sheet music for concert band by randol alan bass. The songs chorus is traditionally sung during the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game. Casey at the bat was commissioned in 2001 by the dallas symphony orchestra as a part of their americana concert series from that season. A ballad of the republic sung in 1888 is the full title of an american poem written by ernest lawrence thayer. A ballad of the republic, sung in the year 1888 the outlook wasnt brilliant for the mudville nine that day. If you enjoy large chorus accompanied by a lush symphony orchestra in the amazing randol bass arrangements, this will definitely fill you with christmas spirit.
Casey at the bat by ernest lawrence thayer taken from the san francisco examiner june 3, 1888 the outlook wasnt brilliant for the mudville nine that day. Then it moves to more secular selections including a feast of carols, a symphony of carols, and perhaps the most popular seasonal sounds among others. Satb choir, piano or organ or brass quintetpercussion or brass ensemblepercussion or full orchestra sheet music book by randol alan bass. For more information, or to purchase, go to casey at the bat by randol alan bass item.
Casey at the bat music by randol alan bass, poem by ernest lawrence thayer festival wind orchestra. The first performance took place at the midwest international band and orchestra clinic in chicago, illinois, with the composer conducting. Randol alan bass casey at the bat is a baseball poem written in 1888 by ernest thayer. But flynn preceded casey, and likewise so did blake, and the former was a puddn, and the latter was a fake. And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat, no stranger in the crowd could doubt twas casey at the bat. They pdf 9 com thought, if only casey could but get a whack at that.
School of the arts wind ensemble in west palm beach, florida, wayne miller, director. So on that stricken multitude a deathlike silence sat, for there seemed but little chance of caseys getting to the bat. Reed armenian dances, part i sheet music for concert band. In this first day of our close read lesson on the book casey at the bat, we will read through the text taking the time to zoom in on the key ideas and details. Casey at the bat by ernest lawrence thayer poetry foundation. A ballad of the republic sung in the year 1888 is a baseball poem written in.
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