Here are the playing test assignments for Three Ayres:
[+] Flutes Bar 132, Beat 2 thru 148, 2 tempo 108
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Play at a mf dynamic until measure 147 where you will play forte. Measure 141 has the same notes and rhythms but note the accents and make sure that you can hear the contrast. The flutes are featured with the melody in this section. Listen to the rest of the flutes for intonation. Look out for the B natural accidentals!
[+] Oboe Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. Play at a f dynamic level until beat 2 of measure 174 where you will change to a mf dynamic level. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the B natural accidental notes!
[+] Bassoon Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. The first two measures should be played at a mp dynamic level and the last four should be played at a f dynamic level. Make sure that you articulate the accents on the last three notes.
[+] 1st Bb Clarinet Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Listen for pitch in the upper register and keep your embouchure firm. Play at a f dynamic level and listen for balance. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the C# accidental notes!
[+] 2nd Bb Clarinet Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Play at a f dynamic level and listen for balance. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the C# accidental notes!
[+] 3rd Bb Clarinet Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Play at a f dynamic level and listen for balance. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the C# accidental notes!
[+] Eb Alto Clarinet Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. The first two measures should be played at a mp dynamic level and the last four should be played at a f dynamic level. Make sure that you articulate the accents on the last three notes.
[+] Bb Bass Clarinet Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. The first two measures should be played at a mp dynamic level and the last four should be played at a f dynamic level. Make sure that you articulate the accents on the last three notes.
[+] Eb Contralto Clarinet Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated.
[+] Bb Contrabass Clarinet Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated.
[+] 1st Eb Alto Saxophone Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Play at a f dynamic level and listen for balance. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the B natural accidental notes!
[+] 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone Bar 166, Beat 2 thru 178, 2 tempo 119
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Play at a f dynamic level and listen for balance. Make sure that you emphasize the accents in measure 175 and 176. Look out for all of the B natural accidental notes!
[+] Bb Tenor Saxophone Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Count carefully and subdivide the eighth notes. Look out for the C# accidental notes in measures 155 and 156. Make sure you decrescendo from measure 161 – 162 to a mp dynamic level.
[+] Eb Baritone Saxophone Bar 181, Beat 1 thru 186, 2 tempo 112
This section should be played in a light style with emphasis on accents and dynamics. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. The first two measures should be played at a mp dynamic level and the last four should be played at a f dynamic level. Make sure that you articulate the accents on the last three notes.
[+] 1st Bb Cornet Bar 148, Beat 2 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Pay attention to the slurs and know when to articulate. Decrescendo down to mp in measures 161 – 162.
[+] 2nd Bb Cornet Bar 148, Beat 2 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Pay attention to the slurs and know when to articulate. Decrescendo down to mp in measures 161 – 162.
[+] 3rd Bb Cornet Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 1 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Watch out for the C# accidental note in measure 155. Decrescendo down to mp in measures 161 – 162.
[+] 1st and 2nd F Horns Bar 167, Beat 1 thru 178, 1 tempo 112
This section should be played at a forte dynamic level. Make sure that you emphasize the accents, they are very important in this movement. Change to a mp dynamic when you get to measure 175 and don’t forget to slur. Watch out for the F# accidental note in measure 176.
[+] 3rd and 4th F Horns Bar 167, Beat 1 thru 178, 1 tempo 112
This section should be played at a forte dynamic level. Make sure that you emphasize the accents, they are very important in this movement. Change to a mp dynamic when you get to measure 175 and don’t forget to slur.
[+] 1st Trombone Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mp dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated in the measures that aren’t slurred. Listen for the melody in the trumpets.
[+] 2nd Trombone Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mp dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated in the measures that aren’t slurred. Listen for the melody in the trumpets.
[+] 3rd Trombone Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Look out for the B natural accidental notes in measures 154 and 155. Make sure that you decrescendo in measure 161.
[+] Baritone B.C. Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Look out for the B natural accidental notes in measures 154 and 155. Make sure that you decrescendo in measure 161.
[+] Baritone T.C. Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Look out for the C# accidental notes in measures 154 and 155. Make sure that you decrescendo in measure 161.
[+] Tuba Bar 149, Beat 1 thru 164, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mp dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Make sure that you decrescendo in measure 161.
[+] Percussion Bar 156, Beat 2 thru 166, 2 tempo 113
This section should be played in a light style at a mf dynamic. It is not meant to sound like a march, so make sure that you aren’t playing too separated. Dynamics are important in this movement so make sure you pay attention to the crescendos and decrescendos. Bring out the solo beginning at the end of measure 164 and ending at measure 167, you are the only one playing there.
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