Andante from the Surprise Symphony

Haydn wrote his 94th symphony at the zenith of the Classical period, and Timothy Johnson's skillful arrangement of the best-known movement gives you a perfect opportunity to teach your young band lightness and control asessentials of that style. Try introducing the concept of making staccato notes separated instead of just short - maybe even include a history crossover and compare the musical style to the culture of the time. A natural selectionfor your next festival or concert!