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Section 2 (Arranging) - Writing for Ceremonial Band Flashcards

1
Q

what are the primary function CBs play at

A

military ceremonies

Coc, retirements, funerals, and honors

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2
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what are the secondary function CBs play at

A

community outreach and recruiting

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3
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a full CB includes

A 
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
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4
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what is the minimal size of a CB

A

14 instruments

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5
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what is the sample instrumentation for a minimum sized CB

A

Piccolo, Clarinet 1-2, Alto sax
Trumpet 1-3, trombone 1-2. euph, tuba
BD, snare, and cym

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6
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what is the most versatile instrument in the CB

A

the trumpet

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7
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what instrument is listened to for style interpretation

A

the trumpet

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8
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what is unique capability of a trumpet player

A

performing bugle calls

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9
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what line is written for trumpet 1

A

the main melody line

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10
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if a bugle call is in a piece who plays it

A

either the first trumpet or the whole section in unison

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11
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what is the function of second and third trumpet parts

A

to fill out the chords

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12
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what is often double in the horn parts

A

the second and third trumpet

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13
Q

what is the quality of the horns voice

A

velvety dark timbre that completes the brass choir sound

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14
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what does the horns sound serve as the bridge between

A

the woodwind and brass section

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15
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when applied with a woodwind section what does the horn do

A

lessen the reedy sound of woodwinds, especially saxs

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16
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does the horn usually serve as a solo voice

A

no

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17
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what is the horns most common and effective function

A

to serve as a moving accompaniment

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18
Q

how is moving accompaniment accomplished?

A

by supporting the alto and tenor lines with an independent rhythmic lines

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19
Q

if the 2nd and 3rd trumpets having an independent rhythmic line the horn must double, what instrument should you couple the rhythms with

A

the snare drum

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20
Q

what should be clear from the 1st and 2nd horns alone

A

the basic chord sound

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21
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can the trombone be a soloist

A

yes

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22
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when should the trombone have the main melody

A

when a brassy pompous style is needed

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23
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the trombone helps improve what resonance of the ensemble

A

the tenor

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24
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since the instrument is directional it helps create what style characteristic

A

marcato

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25
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what is trombone one often used for

A

reinforcing melody lines played by trumpet 1

creating depth

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26
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what instruments can trombone 1 double counter melodies with

A

tenor sax and euph

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27
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what does trombone 1 do when playing harmony

A

it carries the lead pitch in the harmony

28
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what does trombone 2 do

A

fill out and sustain the basic harmony supporting trombone 1

29
Q

if trombone 1 is playing a solo trombone two plays

A

the lead harmony

30
Q

what does trombone 3 do

A

fills out the harmony

31
Q

trombone three is very low sometimes even doubling the bass. what is it usually played on

A

Bass bone

32
Q

what are the best three ways to use the euphonium

A
  1. countermelodies
  2. perform melody and solos
  3. harmonic support with low brass
33
Q

why is the euphonium player heard so clearly

A

it has a unique timbral quality

34
Q

what instrument does the euph blend with the best

A

tenor sax

35
Q

when is the sousaphone used?

A

on the march

36
Q

the preferred number of marching sousas is?

A

2

37
Q

what part of SATB is given to the tuba?

A

the bass

38
Q

when writing a tuba part you can use non harmonic tones as long as?

A

good voice leading is used and rhythms are simple

39
Q

complicated tuba passages sound?

A

muddy and unclear

40
Q

the tuba often matches the rhythm of what instrument

A

the bass drum

including accents

41
Q

what can each woodwind do in a CB

A

play melody or solo

42
Q

doubling woodwinds with brass does what

A

adds depth, color, and expressivness

43
Q

should woodwinds be in the same octave as brass

A

no, one octave up

44
Q

sweeping line, countermelodies and obbligato parts add?

A

variety and excitement

45
Q

when is flute used in CB

A

when the UL says so for a somber occasion where picc is too piercing

46
Q

the picc has what sound quality

A

a high tessitura and ability to project over any ensemble

47
Q

what does the picc bring to the music

A

joyful quality and brilliance

tinnitus

48
Q

The percussive nature of the picc does what

A

enhance rhythmic lines where notes are accented and separated

49
Q

why should you omit the picc in mellow and quiet passages

A

it will sound unsupported and thin

50
Q

what can the clarinet do

A

melody, sweeping runs, trills, and fast passages at any dynamic

51
Q

what does the clarion do

A

creates a bright and clear sound above MF.

52
Q

in the clarion what instrument does the clarinet double

A

1st trumpet

53
Q

do not write between __ and ___ on the clarinet because it sounds thin and dull

A

F4-Bb4

54
Q

the 1st clarinet is similar in role to

A

1st trumpet

55
Q

what do 2nd and 3rd clarinets do and who can they double

A

fill out chords

2nd and 3rd trumpet

56
Q

what does the saxophones sound do

A

brings out the lower overtones

adds depth, strength, and volume

57
Q

what part do you give fist alto

A

the alto line or double 2nd trumpet

58
Q

what should the second alto do

A

double a 3rd below first or double 3rd trumpet

59
Q

what are the other 4 sax voicing options

A
  1. 1st alto doubles 2nd clarinet, 2nd alto doubles third clarinet
  2. 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd horns respectively
  3. 1st and 2nd alto doubles 1st and 2nd bone respectively
  4. voiced under the euphonium during countermelodies
60
Q

what part do you give the tenor sax

A

the tenor line

or double various 3rd parts

61
Q

what can the tenor sax do in a woodwind soli

A

double the bass line 8va

62
Q

what does the percussion section do

A

provide the primary rhythmic pulse

63
Q

what does the snare convey

A

accents, crescendos, and decrescendos

64
Q

when do cymbals often tacet

A

trio

65
Q

what do bass drum cymbals often play

A

the unit of the beat

66
Q

when should the bass and cymbals play together?

A

full ensemble accents
on the beat for wind entrances off beat
special cues by the conductor

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