Cakewalk joplin arr crees 10 piece brass

Debussy had already heard (and favourably reviewed) ragtime when John Philip Sousa brought his outstanding ensemble to Paris in 1903. However, his first genuine experience of a real minstrel band came later in 1905 on the streets of Eastbourne, whilst on a summer holiday. 'Golliwogg's Cakewalk', was composed ten years later as the finale to his 'Children's Corner'. These six humorous and enchanting movements are dedicated to his daughter Chouchou, 'with her father's tender apologies for what is about to follow'.
After a cheerful syncopated unison Debussy then follows with a 'vamp till ready' ostinato and a happy-go-lucky tune. He then abruptly slows the speed to an almost flippant 'um-cha' section, before gently ridiculing what he must have thought of as the over inflated romantic opening theme from Wagner's 'Tristan und Isolde' (marked 'with great emotion'). This is done, unflinchingly, not one, but four times! The opening music returns, ending with an irreverent final downward slide.

Brass Wind Publications recognises that the original title of the publications contains an outdated racial term that may cause offence. The piece of music was written in the early 1900's and its historical context is important and acknowledged through mention of the title. However, attitudes and terminology have rightly changed through the centuries, and we apologise to those who may be adversely affected by the title..