Portrait in Rhythm

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Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Xylophone, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Tambourine, Cabasa, Cowbell — Among the most important parameters in music is rhythm. It is rhythm that give music its drive and vitality and causes us to tap our foot (many times unconsciously) when we listen to music. Portrait in Rhythmxa0is a study in various rhythmic moods and will challenge your players to “stay on their toes” and concentrate on rhythmic accuracy. It is also an ideal study in changing meters moving through 5/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8 meters throughout the piece. Portrait in Rhythmis a study in various rhythmic moods that will challenge students to stay on their toes and concentrate on rhythmic accuracy.Veteran composer Gary Fagan has written a wonderfully tuneful composition that skillfully uses ever changing rhythm without sacrificing a melodic sensibility.

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