13th Annual Virginia International Tattoo

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13th Annual Virginia International Tattoo
A Tribute to Those Who Serve
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What is a Tattoo?
Did you know the word Tattoo originated in the
17th century, when drums or trumpets sounded to
call troops back to the quarters in the evening?

• Tattoos are displays of military music, marching,
  rhythmic gymnastics, and dance which have taken
  place in Scotland since 1950

Now Playing
Atholl Highlanders
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The Virginia International Tattoo was first held
in 1997, drawing together performers from the US
and around the world for the biggest event of its
kind in the whole country
Further Sailing
What are other famous Tattoos in our world today?
In what countries are they held?
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Who will be at the 2009 Virginia International
Tattoo?
This years tattoo includes ensembles from
Germany
Czech Republic
New Zealand
CANADA
Norway
United States of America
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Spotlight on
Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion, Royal
Canadian Regiment

• The 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment Pipes
  and Drums were formed in 1970.
• The tradition of Pipes and Drums ensembles began
  during the time when Canada was still part of the
  British Empire.
• Unlike other military bands, these pipers and
  drummers are also regular duty soldiers who
  volunteer to be in this ensemble as a hobby.
• Since 1983 members have incorporated Highland
  dancing into their performance.

Now Playing
Scotland- The Brave Black Bear
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Instruments of the Tattoo
The Bagpipe

• The bagpipe is a wind instrument with a number of
  pipes and a bag.
• The melody pipe, or chanter, has finger holes
  that are played to produce the tune.
• The piper puffs air into a blowpipe that fills
  the bag made of animal skin.
• The sound that a bagpipe produces is continuous
  as the bag is constantly filled by the piper and
  rhythmically squeezed to keep air moving through
  the instrument.
• The colors of the bagpipes decoration often
  represent the Scottish clan (family), military
  regiment, or other organization to which the
  piper belongs.

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Instruments of the Tattoo
The Drums

• The two main drums of the Pipes and Drums
  ensembles in the Virginia International Tattoo
  are the Snare Drum and the Bass Drum
• Both Drums can be found in a variety of ensembles
  such as a 3 Area Support Group Gagetown Pipes and
  Drums or Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drums

• The Snare Drum
• The Snare Drum is a small percussion instrument
  with pieces of curled wire called snares that
  give it the signature rattling sound.
• The Scottish Snare used in Pipes and Drums
  ensembles is the only of its kind in the world
  incorporating snares on both the bottom and top
  of the instrument.
• Until the 19th century, the Snare Drum was only
  used in military bands.

• The Bass Drum
• The Bass Drum is the largest drum in a military
  band
• The Bass Drum is made of a big wooden cylinder
  shell with two heads, or drum skins held on with
  hoops placed over the ends.

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Spotlight on
The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums

• The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums have
  entertained visitors to the Historic Area since
  1958.
• Boys and girls begin their education in military
  music at age 10 and practice weekly for the next
  eight years.
• The Fifes and Drums appear in more than 700
  performances each year.

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Czech Republic2009 Most Honored Nation
1999 Became a member of NATO
Further Sailing
Research this years most honored nation The
Czech Republic. Where is it located? What is the
weather like? What is its history? What would it
be like to grow up under the iron curtain?
Capital City Prague The Golden City
Home to the composer Antonín Dvorák
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Spotlight on
The National Defense Band of the Czech Republic

• The National Defense Band of the Czech Republic
  was founded in the 1950.
• The first commander and bandmaster was Jindrich
  Pravecek.
• The Band has over 35 recordings includingTHE
  CZECH CLASSICS, a selection of P.I.Tchaikovsky
  and the FESTIVE CONCERTO IN RUDOLFINUM which
  includes Antonín Dvoráks Slavonic Dancers

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Instruments of the Tattoo
The Horns

• Horns have been used in the militaries of many
  countries to call troops to order through formal
  calls.
• Many standard brass instruments are found in
  Military bands such as the Trumpet, Euphonium,
  Trombone, and French Horn

• Spotlight on the Bugle
• The Bugle was developed from a hunting horn used
  in Germany in the 18th century
• Similar to a trumpet, the Bugle is a copper or
  brass instrument that coils once or twice and
  opens in a wide cone.

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Spotlight on
The Band of His Majesty the Kings Guard

• His Majesty the Kings Guard holds the primary
  responsibility to guard Norways royal family and
  to perform in national ceremonies.
• A new military band is recruited each year, with
  the best available musicians arriving from
  Norways huge number of band schools.
• They have performed many times at the Edinburgh
  Military Tattoo

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What will you hear?
The 2009 Tattoos musical selections will include

• The National Anthems of both the United States
  and the Czech Republic
• Elsas Procession to the Cathedral - By famous
  German opera composer Richard Wagner
• Dvorak Symphony 9 -The New World Symphony
• The Battle Hymn of the Republic
• Army of the Nile
• US Service Songs
• Shenandoah
• Amazing Grace
• Scotland the Brave
• Black Bear

Further Sailing
Choose a song from the 2009 Virginia
International Tattoo. Who wrote it? Where does it
come from? What instruments is it normally played
on? Is it often a part of Tattoos?
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Spotlight on
Symphony 9 in E Minor By Antonín Dvorák
4 Movements I. Adagio - Allegro Molto II.
Largo III. Scherzo Molto Vivace Poco
Sostenuto IV. Allegro Con Fuoco You will hear
movement IV at the 2009 Virginia International
Tattoo

• Commonly known as The New World Symphony
• Composed during Dvoraks visit to America from
  1892-1895
• Originally Scored for full orchestra, the Tattoo
  will perform an arrangement for military band (no
  strings)

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Antonín Dvorák

• Born September 8, 1841
• Died May 1, 1904
• Composer of Romantic Music
• Heavily influenced and inspired by the melodies
  of the Moravia and Bohemia music
• Best known for his New World Symphony, Slavonic
  Dances, American String Quartet and Cello
  Concerto in B Minor
• Began studying music at age 6 becoming an
  accomplished at the violin and viola

Further Sailing
What are other works by Antonín Dvorák? How are
they similar or different from Symphony 9?

• Was the Director of the National Conservatory of
  Music in New York City during his brief three
  year stay in America

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New World Symphony 4th Movement
Main Theme as written for the trumpet and horn
Further Sailing
Listen two the whole 4th movement. How many times
do you hear this theme? Is it exactly the same
every time?
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Spotlight on
Elsas Procession to the Cathedral from
Lohengrin By Richard Wagner
Elsas Procession to the Cathedral is the
opening music to Act II, Scene 4. The piece
became known as Elsas Procession to the
Cathedral only after its use as a concert band
piece.
Did you know

• Lohengrin
• A German Romantic Opera in 3 acts based on the
  Arthurian Medieval Legends.
• First production was in Weimar, Germany on August
  28, 1850 under the direction of Franz Liszt
• Richard Wagner not only wrote the score for
  Lohengrin but also the Libretto

Further Sailing
Research the plot of Lohengrin. What is happening
during in the story during Elsas Procession to
the Cathedral?
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Richard Wagner

• Born May 22, 1813
• Died February 13, 1883
• Primarily known for his operas
• Know for his elaborate use of leitmotifs Musical
  themes associated with a specific character,
  location or plot element.
• Most popularly recognized for his 4 opera cycle,
  Der Ring des Nibelungen, better known as his Ring
  Cycle

Further Sailing
Listen to Treulich Gefuhrt (Act III, Scene 1)
from Lohengrin. Does it sound familiar? If so,
where have you heard it before?
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See you there!