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Music Scales and Pieces Overview

Eb Major, D Major, Chromatic

  • Eb Major = 96

  • D Major = 96

  • Chromatic = 96

  • CBDA All State Scales Set B for 2015

  • Target Group: Junior High School

FLUTE

Polonaise from Suite in B Minor

  • Tempo: Moderato

  • Stress Indicators:

    • f (forte)

    • f-p (forte-piano)

    • P (piano)

  • Trio (Double)

    • Tempo: mp (mezzo-piano) dolce

  • Other Notations:

    • a tempo - return to the original speed

    • f (forte)

    • poco rit. - a little slowing down

  • Composer: J. S. Bach

  • Editor: H. Voxman

  • Copyright Information: MCM YIIY hu Dubank Inc, Chicago, III

Badinerie (Presto)

  • Dynamic Changes:

    • f (forte)

    • cresc.

    • non dim.

  • Tempo: Presto

  • Cues for performance dynamics: cresc., mf (mezzo-forte)

OBOE

Sonatina based on Divertimento No. 2 by W.A. Mozart

  • Tempo: Allegro

  • Other Dynamics:

    • f (forte)

    • p (piano)

    • [attacca]

BASSOON

Saraband and Minuet (Sonata VI)

  • Composer: Johann Galliard (1687-1749)

  • Saraband Tempo: d=56

  • Minuet Tempo: =132

  • Special Notations: no repeats, cresc., fine

Bb CLARINET

Menuet from Divertimento in D, K. 334 by W.A. Mozart

  • Tempo: Moderato

  • Indicators: mf (mezzo-forte)

  • TRIO Indicators:

    • poco più mosso - a bit more motion

    • poco rit. - slightly slowing down

    • espressivo - expressively

Bb BASS CLARINET, Bb CONTRABASS CLARINET, Eb CONTRALTO CLARINET

Largo and Allegro Vivace from Sonata in Bb Major by J.B. Loeillet

  • Largo Tempo: d=60

  • Allegro Vivace Tempo: d=144

  • Dynamic changes: P dolce espressivo, cresc., rall.

SAXOPHONES

Eb Alto Saxophone

  • Pieces: Andante and Allegro by André Chailleux

  • Tempo: Assez lent (d=63)

    • Allegro Tempo: d=126

  • Performance Directions:

    • mf, rit. - moderately soft, slowing down

  • Additional Cues: allarg., grant per graft rengini

Bb Tenor Saxophone

  • Menuetto and Presto from Trio V

  • Special Instructions: No repeats, D.C. al Fine

TRUMPET

Air Gai by G.P. Berlioz

  • Tempo: Allegretto

  • Indicators: f (forte), mf (mezzo-forte)

FRENCH HORN

Two Outdoor Scenes by Leroy Ostransky

  • Dynamic Indicators: mf, P (piano), crescendo

  • Cadenza: Individual style choices for the musician

TROMBONE

Two Spanish Dances by Leroy Ostransky

  • Tempo for First Dance: Lento

  • Indicators: f (forte), mf (mezzo-forte), rit. (ritardando)

  • Second Dance Tempo: Allegro

  • Notable Directions: Smooth transitions, cresc.

TUBA

Sarabanda and Gavotta from A. Corelli

  • Indicators: mf (mezzo-forte), cresc.

  • Performance Instructions: No repeats, with dolce e legato styling

MALLETS

Sonatina (For Violin)

  • Tempo: Vivace

  • Dynamics: f, mf, cresc.

DRUMS

Snare Drum

  • Tempo: 108-120

  • Dynamic Changes: Sudden shifts (subito)

Timpani

  • Set for: Bb-Eb

  • Indicators:** f (forte), subito changes (sharp dynamics)