YOUNG BAND REPERTOIRE PROJECT

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THE TWO MINUTE SYMPHONY

Written by Bob Margolis

Publisher: Manhattan Beach Music
Year Published: 1989
Difficulty Level: Publisher rating = 1

1995-98 Texas PML rating = Grade 1

 

Reviewed by: Richard Gamble- Spring 1999
Style/Form: Allegretto- Lento Andante- Allegro Molto

ABA 
Key Signatures:

(concert pitch)

 two flats; no key changes

 
Time Signatures: 2/4 (m.1 - 103)
Ranges: Woodwinds:

    Alto Sax 2 up to g1; Tenor Sax up to f1

Brass:

    Average
Rhythms: Winds:

    Level 2; Flute has occasional level 3 rhythms

Percussion:

    Level 2; Snare has Level 3 rhythms 
Instrumentation: Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Baritone TC, Tuba, Snare/Bass Drum, Tambourine, Xylophone, Chimes, Cymbals, Timpani
Percussion: Snare Drum (small drum, no snares), Bass Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine, Xylophone, Chimes, Timpani 
Conductor Score: Full score; combined trombone and euphonium; combined tuba and low wooodwinds
Length/Timing: 2 minutes (!)
Comments:
  • 8 bar "small drum" solo at beginning 
  • Low woodwinds, low brass have melody at bar 52
  • Trombone and Euphonium double each other
  • Tuba and Low Woodwinds double each other
  • Use of sfz, accents
  • Bass drum solo at bar 40

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