| Flute |
Bar 59, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 88 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. The tempo is not real fast. Strive to play the sextuplets evenly over each beat. Be sure to play B natural in measure 60 and ‘A’ natural in measure 62. The challenge will be breath control. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone & to be able to play to the end of each slur without interruption. |
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| Oboe |
Bar 27, Beat 1 thru 44, 4 |
tempo 70 |
| Check the key signature & the fingering for all accidentals. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto note very connected, using a light articulation between notes. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bassoon 1 |
Bar 30, Beat 1 thru 48, 4 |
tempo 66 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. Articulate only at the beginning of the slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bassoon 2 |
Bar 30, Beat 1 thru 48, 4 |
tempo 66 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. Articulate only at the beginning of the slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bb Clarinet 1 |
Bar 47, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 84 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bb Clarinet 2 |
Bar 47, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 84 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bb Clarinet 3 |
Bar 47, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 84 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bb Bass Clarinet |
Bar 44, Beat 1 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 80 |
| Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between the notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. The 8th notes in measures 63 & 64 need to crescendo gradually into measure 65. Be careful not to over balance. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Eb Alto Saxophone 1 |
Bar 44, Beat 4 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 85 |
| Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes.The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush the 8th notes in measure 59 to 62. Follow all dynamic markings closely. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Eb Alto Saxophone 2 |
Bar 44, Beat 4 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 85 |
| Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes.The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush the 8th notes in measure 59 to 62. Follow all dynamic markings closely. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Bb Tenor Saxophone |
Bar 44, Beat 4 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 85 |
| Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes.The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Be sure not to rush the 8th notes in measure 59 to 62 as they crescendo into measure 65. Follow all dynamic markings closely. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Eb Baritone Saxophone |
Bar 44, Beat 1 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 80 |
| Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between the notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. The 8th notes in measures 63 & 64 need to crescendo gradually into measure 65. Be careful not to over balance. In general, use a light articulation throughout. |
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| Bb Trumpet 1 |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 70, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature & the fingerings for all accidentals. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. Follow all dynamic markings closely. |
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| Bb Trumpet 2 |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 70, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature & the fingerings for all accidentals. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Articulate only at the beginning of the slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. Follow all dynamic markings closely. |
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| Bb Trumpet 3 |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 70, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature & the fingerings for all accidentals. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Articulate only at the beginning of the slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. Follow all dynamic markings closely. |
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| F Horn 1 |
Bar 51, Beat 1 thru 69, 4 |
tempo 87 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush the 8th notes in m. 59 to 62. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| F Horn 2 |
Bar 51, Beat 1 thru 69, 4 |
tempo 87 |
| Check the key signature. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush the 8th notes in m. 59 to 62. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Trombone 1 |
Bar 30, Beat 1 thru 50, 4 |
tempo 66 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. The tempo is not very fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Be careful not to rush the 16th notes. Follow all dynamic markings closely. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Trombone 2 |
Bar 30, Beat 1 thru 50, 4 |
tempo 66 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. Articulate only at the beginning of each slur, keeping the slurred notes connected. The tempo is not very fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. Be careful not to rush the 16th notes. Follow all dynamic markings closely. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Baritone B.C. |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. The 8th notes in m. 64 & 65 should crescendo gradually into measure 65. Be careful not to over balance. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Baritone T.C. |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. The 8th notes in m. 64 & 65 should crescendo gradually into measure 65. Be careful not to over balance. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Tuba |
Bar 55, Beat 1 thru 65, 4 |
tempo 82 |
| Check the key signature. Play the tenuto notes very connected, using a light articulation between notes. Emphasize the accented notes by using a bit more air on each note. Separate the notes slightly for added power. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, especially the tied notes. The 8th notes in m. 64 & 65 should crescendo gradually into measure 65. Be careful not to over balance. Breathe deeply for enough air to support a good tone. |
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| Timpani |
Bar 59, Beat 1 thru 75, 4 |
tempo 88 |
| Tune the timpani to Eb, Bb, & Eb: Emphasize the accented notes by using a slightly higher & faster mallet stroke. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Play the ‘Bb’s’ in measures 59 to 62 consistently in a drone like fashion. Strike the timpani head sharply about 3 1/2 inches from the rim, quickly moving back towards the rim for the ‘fp.’ Move gradually back towards the center of the timpani head as you play the crescendo. Be careful not to over balance. |
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| Percussion 1 |
Bar 58, Beat 1 thru 70, 4 |
tempo 84 |
| Snare Drum: Control is very important with each of these rolls. Begin each roll about 2 inches from the rim. Move gradually towards the center of the drum head as you play each crescendo. Release each tied roll exactly on beat 1 of the next measure. The whole note rolls in m. 66 & 67 should be released on count 4. The tempo is not very fast. Count carefully, especially the rests, making sure not to rush. Be careful not to over balance. |
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| Percussion 2 |
Bar 57, Beat 1 thru 74, 4 |
tempo 85 |
| Suspended Cymbal: Begin each roll about 1/2 the distance between the rim & center of the cymbal. Move gradually towards the rim, increasing mallet speed as you play each crescendo. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure to release each roll at the notated time. |
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| Percussion 3 |
Bar 51, Beat 1 thru 54, 4 |
tempo 87 |
| Take the full 4 counts to play each descending wind chime measure. Strive for a nice, even sound from chime to chime. |
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| Percussion 4 |
Bar 38, Beat 1 thru 44, 4 |
tempo 78 |
| Use hard plastic or metal mallets. Check the key signature. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to rush. Practice very slowly at first to develop good eye & mallet coordination. Be sure to catch the accidentals in measure 43. |
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| Percussion 5 |
Bar 59, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 88 |
| Use medium hard mallets. Check the key signature. Play the sextuplets as quickly as possible, even if out of time nor up to tempo. Be sure to play B naturals in measure 60 and ‘A’ naturals in measure 62. The challenge will be keeping an ear to the rest of the ensemble & making sure not to play the sextuplets into m. 65. |
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| Percussion 6 |
Bar 59, Beat 1 thru 64, 4 |
tempo 88 |
| Use medium hard mallets. Check the key signature. Play the sextuplets as quickly as possible, even if out of time nor up to tempo. Be sure to play B naturals in measure 60 and ‘A’ naturals in measure 62. The challenge will be keeping an ear to the rest of the ensemble & making sure not to play the sextuplets into m. 65. |
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| Percussion 7 |
Bar 38, Beat 1 thru 44, 4 |
tempo 78 |
| Emphasize the accented note by using a faster mallet stroke. The tempo is not real fast. Count carefully, making sure not to drag. The rhythm & notes are very repetitive. Stay focus. Be sure to play ‘Db’s & B naturals’ in measure 43. |
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