Hopak!
Subtitle: Ukranian Dance
General Info
Year: 2014
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00 | Score Only - $7.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Bells
- Bar Chimes
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! Audacious melodies, rich harmonies and engaging percussion parts are at the heart of the excitement.
- Program Note from publisher
The origins of the Hopak dance date back to the 16th century in the territory now known as the Ukraine. Originally a male-dominated domain, it would later be adopted by solo dancers, couples and mixed dance groups. Largely improvised and physically demanding, this popular dance is known for high leaps, squatting kicks and swift turns. The Ukrainian word "hopak" literally means to hop or to jump.
A fiery introduction quickly sets the pace for this energetic work. The main dance melody is heard shortly thereafter, evolving as it passes through the various sections of the ensemble. The dance suddenly slows, only to gradually quicken back to the original lively mood. The music then continues to hasten to the wonderfully frantic finish.
- Program Note from score
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Wayside Middle School (Saginaw, Tx.) Honor Band (Ben Shaffer, conductor) - 14 March 2025 (2025 Music For All National Festival)
- Canyon Vista Middle School (Austin, Tx.) Honors Band (Rebecca Click, conductor) - 22 December 2023 (2023 Midwest Clinic)
- Portland Youth Wind Ensemble (Vancouver, Wash.) (Giancarlo Castro D’Addona, conductor) - 12 February 2023
- Canyon Ridge Middle School (Austin, Tx.) Honor Band (Amy Alison, conductor) – 19 December 2014 (2014 Midwest Clinic)
- 2014 Region 23 Band (Texas) (Cindy Lansford) - December 2014
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Resources
- William Owens website. Accessed 29 August 2021