YOUNG BAND REPERTOIRE PROJECT

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CREST OF NOBILITY

Writtend by Robert Sheldon


Publisher: C. L. Barnhouse Company
Year Published: 1985
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 2

1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 2
 
Reviewed by: Brian Ruiz - Spring 1999
Style/Form: ABA
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 Two key changes:

two flats (m.1 - m.43) (m.104 - m.127end)
three flats (m.44 - m.103)
Time Signatures: 4/4 (m.1 - m.43) (m.84 - 127)
3/4 (m.84 - m.126)
Ranges: Woodwinds:
    Flute to f2; Clarinet 1 to g1
Brass:
    Trumpet 1 to g1; Trombone 1 to d
Rhythms: Winds:
    Level 3 throughout
Percussion:
    Level 2; Snare has Level 3 rhythms throughout with accents, rolls, and ruffs; timpani has some syncopation
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, E flat Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, (Horn in E flat), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Baritone TC, Baritone BC, Tuba, Percussion,
Timpani
Percussion: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani (3 drums)
Conductor Score: Semi-Score; 10 lines; low reeds combined with low brass line
Length/Timing: 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Comments:
  • Makes use of many styles
  • Clarinet 2 has frequent break-crossing
  • Use of accents

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