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THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH

written by G. F. Handel

arranged by Eric Osterling

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Year Published: 1992
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 2

1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 2

Reviewed by: Juan Garcia - Spring 1999

Style/Form: Molto Tranquillo (quarter= 84)

Theme and variations

Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

No key changes:

three flats (m.1 - end)

Time Signatures: 4/4 (m.1 - end)
Ranges: Woodwinds:

    Flute to e flat2; Clarinet 1 to f1

Brass:

    Trumpet 1 to g1

Rhythms: Winds:

    Level 1 except Level 2 for high woodwinds at m.22 and m.34.

Percussion:

    Level 1

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Baritone TC/BC, Tuba, Convertible Bass Line, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Mallet, Timpani
Percussion: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Bells, Timpani (2 drums)
Conductor Score: Full Score; 20 lines
Length/Timing: 2 minutes, 15 seconds; 47 measures
Comments:
  • Semi- independent Trumpet lines.
  • Upper Woodwind ensemble by themselves for five measures.
  • Convertible Bass line.
  • Trombone, Baritone, Bassoon double the same line almost throughout.

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