Section 2 (Arranging) - Writing for Ceremonial Band Flashcards
what are the primary function CBs play at
military ceremonies
Coc, retirements, funerals, and honors
what are the secondary function CBs play at
community outreach and recruiting
a full CB includes
32 players picc, oboe, bassoon, Clarinet 1-3 alto sax 1-2, Tenor sax, Trumpets 1-3 Horn 1-2, trombone 1-3, euph Sousa/tuba, BD, Snare, And Cym
what is the minimal size of a CB
14 instruments
what is the sample instrumentation for a minimum sized CB
Piccolo, Clarinet 1-2, Alto sax
Trumpet 1-3, trombone 1-2. euph, tuba
BD, snare, and cym
what is the most versatile instrument in the CB
the trumpet
what instrument is listened to for style interpretation
the trumpet
what is unique capability of a trumpet player
performing bugle calls
what line is written for trumpet 1
the main melody line
if a bugle call is in a piece who plays it
either the first trumpet or the whole section in unison
what is the function of second and third trumpet parts
to fill out the chords
what is often double in the horn parts
the second and third trumpet
what is the quality of the horns voice
velvety dark timbre that completes the brass choir sound
what does the horns sound serve as the bridge between
the woodwind and brass section
when applied with a woodwind section what does the horn do
lessen the reedy sound of woodwinds, especially saxs
does the horn usually serve as a solo voice
no
what is the horns most common and effective function
to serve as a moving accompaniment
how is moving accompaniment accomplished?
by supporting the alto and tenor lines with an independent rhythmic lines
if the 2nd and 3rd trumpets having an independent rhythmic line the horn must double, what instrument should you couple the rhythms with
the snare drum
what should be clear from the 1st and 2nd horns alone
the basic chord sound
can the trombone be a soloist
yes
when should the trombone have the main melody
when a brassy pompous style is needed
the trombone helps improve what resonance of the ensemble
the tenor
since the instrument is directional it helps create what style characteristic
marcato
what is trombone one often used for
reinforcing melody lines played by trumpet 1
creating depth
what instruments can trombone 1 double counter melodies with
tenor sax and euph
what does trombone 1 do when playing harmony
it carries the lead pitch in the harmony
what does trombone 2 do
fill out and sustain the basic harmony supporting trombone 1
if trombone 1 is playing a solo trombone two plays
the lead harmony
what does trombone 3 do
fills out the harmony
trombone three is very low sometimes even doubling the bass. what is it usually played on
Bass bone
what are the best three ways to use the euphonium
- countermelodies
- perform melody and solos
- harmonic support with low brass
why is the euphonium player heard so clearly
it has a unique timbral quality
what instrument does the euph blend with the best
tenor sax
when is the sousaphone used?
on the march
the preferred number of marching sousas is?
2
what part of SATB is given to the tuba?
the bass
when writing a tuba part you can use non harmonic tones as long as?
good voice leading is used and rhythms are simple
complicated tuba passages sound?
muddy and unclear
the tuba often matches the rhythm of what instrument
the bass drum
including accents
what can each woodwind do in a CB
play melody or solo
doubling woodwinds with brass does what
adds depth, color, and expressivness
should woodwinds be in the same octave as brass
no, one octave up
sweeping line, countermelodies and obbligato parts add?
variety and excitement
when is flute used in CB
when the UL says so for a somber occasion where picc is too piercing
the picc has what sound quality
a high tessitura and ability to project over any ensemble
what does the picc bring to the music
joyful quality and brilliance
tinnitus
The percussive nature of the picc does what
enhance rhythmic lines where notes are accented and separated
why should you omit the picc in mellow and quiet passages
it will sound unsupported and thin
what can the clarinet do
melody, sweeping runs, trills, and fast passages at any dynamic
what does the clarion do
creates a bright and clear sound above MF.
in the clarion what instrument does the clarinet double
1st trumpet
do not write between __ and ___ on the clarinet because it sounds thin and dull
F4-Bb4
the 1st clarinet is similar in role to
1st trumpet
what do 2nd and 3rd clarinets do and who can they double
fill out chords
2nd and 3rd trumpet
what does the saxophones sound do
brings out the lower overtones
adds depth, strength, and volume
what part do you give fist alto
the alto line or double 2nd trumpet
what should the second alto do
double a 3rd below first or double 3rd trumpet
what are the other 4 sax voicing options
- 1st alto doubles 2nd clarinet, 2nd alto doubles third clarinet
- 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd horns respectively
- 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd bone respectively
- voiced under the euphonium during countermelodies
what part do you give the tenor sax
the tenor line
or double various 3rd parts
what can the tenor sax do in a woodwind soli
double the bass line 8va
what does the percussion section do
provide the primary rhythmic pulse
what does the snare convey
accents, crescendos, and decrescendos
when do cymbals often tacet
trio
what do bass drum cymbals often play
the unit of the beat
when should the bass and cymbals play together?
full ensemble accents
on the beat for wind entrances off beat
special cues by the conductor
