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SOLDIERS' PROCESSION AND SWORD DANCE

Written by Tielman Susato, arranged by Bob Margolis


Publisher: Manhattan Beach Music
Year Published: 1992
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 1

1995 - 98 Texas PML rating = Grade 1
 
Reviewed by:  Teri Carr- Spring 1999
Style/Form: First Mov. (quarter=100; m.1 - 24)
Second Mov. (quarter=114; m.1 - 30)

"In the style of Renaissance composer Susato"
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 Mov. I:  three flats (m.1 - 24)

Mov. II:  two flats (m.1 - 30)
Time Signatures: 4/4  (both movements)
Ranges: Woodwinds:
    Clarinet 1 up to b and crosses the break one time, Clarinet 2 not at all; Bassoon goes down to GG four times. 
Brass:
    Trumpet 1 up to d1; Trombone/Euphonium down to GG (one time);  Tuba goes up to C two times.
Rhythms: Winds:
    Level 2 in all parts
Percussion:
    Level 2 and 3
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe(opt.), Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Alto Clarinet(opt.), Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone/Euphonium(B.C.), Euphonium(T.C.), Tuba, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3
Percussion: Orchestra bells, tom-tom(large and medium), crash cymbals, triangle, two timbales(or bongos), 2 woodblocks, bass drum
Conductor Score: Full score;  15 lines;   Trombone and Euphonium combined.
Length/Timing: 2 minutes (54 measures)
Comments:
  • Solo drums at beginning of Mov. 2
  • Use of mf, f, mp, accents, Poco Rit.
  • Two movements in Rennaisance style

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