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GLEN CANYON OVERTURE

written by John Edmondson

Publisher: Kendor Music Inc.
Year Published: 1985
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 1 1/2

1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 1

 

Reviewed by: Frank Lozano - Spring 1999
Style/Form: Maestoso Moderato - Moderato - March Tempo

ABA
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 Two key changes:

three flats (m.1 - m.26); two flats (m.27 - m.51); three flats (m.52 - end)
Time Signatures: 4/4 (m.1 - m.26); 3/4 (m.27 - 51); 4/4 (m.52 - end)
Ranges: Woodwinds:

    Flute up to e flat 2; Flute has an octave leap from c1 to c2

Brass:

    Trumpet 1 up to e1; Baritone up to D flat
Rhythms: Winds:

    Level 1 throughout

Percussion:

    Level 3 throughout both A sections
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe,  Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Cornet 1, Cornet 2, F Horn 1, F Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2 (Bassoon), Baritone BC, Baritone TC, Basses, Percussion
Percussion: Snare Drum, Bass Drum,  Cymbals
Conductor Score: Semi-Score; 8 lines; 
Length/Timing: 3 minutes, 50 seconds
Comments:
  • Dynamics never surpass mezzo forte until the final measure with a forte
  • Trombone parts often independent from the rest or the low brass
  • Frequent tenor sax, bassoon, and trombone doublings

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