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Literature Analyses


TWO CLASSIC MINIATURES

arranged by Mark Williams


Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Year Published:: 1991
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = Easy
1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 1

 

Reviewed by: Mark Koehl - Spring 1999
Style/Form: I. Allegretto (m. 1 - m. 32) 

II. Allegro (m. 33 - end) 

 
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 I. three flats (m.1 - m.32)

II. two flats (m.33 - end)
Time Signatures: I. 3/4 (m.1 - m.32)

II. cut time (m.33 - end) 
Ranges: Woodwinds:

    Clarinet 1 up to g1, Alto Sax up to a1, All have normal ranges

Brass:

    Trumpet 1 up to d1, All have normal ranges
Rhythms: Winds:

    Level 1 rhythms throughout. 

Percussion:

    Level 1 rhythms throughout. 
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax , Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2,  Horn in F, Trombone/Baritone BC/ Bassoon/ Electric Bass, Baritone TC, Tuba, Percussion 
Percussion: Triangle, Snare, Tambourine, Crash Cymbal, Bass Drum, 
Conductor Score: Semi-score; 7 lines with the flute/oboe combined and the lowbrass/low woodwind line combined
Length/Timing: 1 minutes, 30 seconds (64 measures)
Comments:
  • Rhythms are simple throughout
  • Simple percussion parts
  • Not a lot of percussion equipment needed
  • Uses cut time

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