Description
(Obertas Staropolski)
Composed by Karel Echtner in 1937 and initially published by Vitak-Elsnic as one of the selections in its Polish Dance Folio No. 7 for small band and orchestra and for accordion.
This arrangement for brass band with piano accompaniment was undertaken by Steven D. Harris in 2017.
Oberek is a fast dance in 3/4 time. The word “oberek” is derived from “obrot,” meaning to “turn” or “spin.” It is the second-most popular dance in Polish-American culture, after the polka.
Instrumentation includes:
Trumpet 1 & 2
Trombone or Euphonium
Tuba
Piano Accompaniment
Full Score
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