Here’s the playing test assignments for Variation Overture Test #1:
[+] 1st Flute / C Piccolo Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 2nd / 3rd Flutes Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 1st / 2nd Oboes Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] Bassoons Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Eb Clarinet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 1st Bb Clarinet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 2nd Bb Clarinet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 3rd Bb Clarinet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] Eb Alto Clarinet / Eb Contra Bass Clarinet Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Bb Bass Clarinet / Bb Contra Bass Clarinet Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] 1st Eb Alto Saxophone Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Bb Tenor Saxophone Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Eb Baritone Saxophone Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] 1st Bb Cornet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 2nd Bb Cornet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 3rd Bb Cornet Bar 10, Beat 1 thru 18, 4 tempo 92
This is the opening melody of this piece. It is marked to play "with dignity" so keep all of your notes strong and full. Be certain to slur where indicated and articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Take in a large enough breath to play each four measure phrase in one breath.
[+] 1st / 2nd F Horns Bar 72, Beat 1 thru 80, 4 tempo 83
You have a beautiful counter melody in this section. Start out forte and immediately decrescendo to piano. Connect all of the slurred notes and be certain to hold all of the notes out for their full value. Observe the accidentals where indicated. Take in large, full breaths to sustain each four measure phrase.
[+] 3rd / 4th F Horns Bar 72, Beat 1 thru 80, 4 tempo 83
You have a beautiful counter melody in this section. Start out forte and immediately decrescendo to piano. Connect all of the slurred notes and be certain to hold all of the notes out for their full value. Observe the accidentals where indicated. Take in large, full breaths to sustain each four measure phrase.
[+] 1st Trombone Bar 101, Beat 2 thru 116, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Be certain to notice the accidentals and keep them in effect for the entire measure in which they occur. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] 2nd Trombone Bar 101, Beat 2 thru 116, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Be certain to notice the accidentals and keep them in effect for the entire measure in which they occur. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] 3rd Trombone Bar 101, Beat 2 thru 116, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Be certain to notice the accidentals and keep them in effect for the entire measure in which they occur. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] Baritone B.C. Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Baritone T.C. Bar 45, Beat 1 thru 52, 3 tempo 75
Play this waltz section smoothly and sustained. Be sure to articulate only the first note of the slurred groups. Crescendo slightly in measure 51.
[+] Basses Bar 105, Beat 2 thru 116, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Be certain to notice the accidentals and keep them in effect for the entire measure in which they occur. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] String Bass Bar 105, Beat 2 thru 116, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Be certain to notice the accidentals and keep them in effect for the entire measure in which they occur. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] Timpani Bar 105, Beat 2 thru 120, 1 tempo 129
Play this section with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Keep the tempo steady.
[+] Percussion / Bells Bar 105, Beat 2 thru 120, 1 tempo 129
Play the snare drum in this section and perform it with strong articulations. The staccato notes must be played very lightly and separated while the accented notes need great emphasis. Keep the rolls very even and maintain a steady tempo.
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