YOUNG BAND REPERTOIRE PROJECT

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CHORALE PRELUDE: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

Arranged by Claude T. Smith



 

Publisher: Jenson Publications, Inc.
Year Published: 1985
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = "Basic Band Series II"

1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 1
 
Reviewed by: Ruben Escamilla - Spring 1999
Style/Form: Moderato (quarter=116; m.1 - 43); Maestoso (quarter=96; m.44 - 49); A Tempo (m. 50 - end).
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 No key changes:

three flats (m.1 - end)
Time Signatures: 3/4 (m.1 - end)
Ranges: Woodwinds:
    Clarinet 2 crosses the break
Brass:
    Trombone 1 up to e; Trombone 2 up to d
Rhythms: Winds:
    Level 1
Percussion:
    Level 2 and Level 3 rhythms, but no syncopation
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe/Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2/Alto Clarinet, Tenor Sax/Baritone TC, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Baritone BC/Bassoon, Tuba, Percussion I, Percussion II, Timpani
Percussion: Cymbals, Triangle, Timpani (2 drums), Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tom-Tom
Conductor Score: Full Conductor Score
Length/Timing: 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Comments:
  • Use of crescendos and diminuendos
  • Dynamic range from p to ff
  • Articulations used are: legato, marcato, staccato, tenuto, and accents
  • Use of molto rallentandos
  • Repetative snare drum line

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