YOUNG BAND REPERTOIRE PROJECT

Literature Analyses



GREENWILLOW PORTRAIT

Written by Mark Williams


Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co.
Year Published: 1988
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 2

1997- 99 Texas PML rating = Grade 2

 
Reviewed by: Richard Gamble- Spring 1999
Style/Form: With feeling; Maestoso

ABA

Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

No key changes; 3 flats m. 1 - end

 

Time Signatures: 3/4
Ranges: Woodwinds:
    Flute up to g 3, Oboe up to a flat 2; Clarinet 1 down to f, up to c 2; Bassoon down to CC 
Brass:
    Cornet 1 up to a 2; Trombone 1 up to f 1; Euphonium BC up to f 1; Tuba up to e flat, down to BB flat
Rhythms: Winds:
    Level 2 & 3 rythms for woodwinds and brass
Percussion:
    Level 2 & 3
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Baritone TC, Baritone BC, Tuba
Percussion: Bells, Triangle/ Crash cymbal, Suspended cymbal, Timpani
Conductor Score: Full
Length/Timing: 4 minutes; 73 measures
Comments:
  • Clarinet and Tenor sax double on the melody with Baritone
  • Cornet solo at bar 8
  • Tutti section at bar 26
  • Alto sax solo at bar 35
  • Entire ensemble plays at bar 51; Careful not to cover up the melody in upper woodwinds and brass
  • Flute and oboe solos near the close of the piece

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