Mountain Beauty

Description

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, Horn in F 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Xylophone, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Triangle, Crash Cymbals — Mountain Beauty was written for the Greenville, South Carolina Concert Band and portrays the mountains along the North and South Carolina border.The opening section is played in a steady allegro with attention to proper dynamics and articulations. At m. 13 the legato melody contrasts with the rhythmic accompaniment. The slower middle section lets the ensemble focus on tone quality and phrasing. The final section should build to a glorious ending.