Anthem of the Mountain Yeti

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Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Euphonium Treble Clef, Tuba, Mallets, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Wind Chimes, Crash Cymbals — Of course the mountain yeti should have an anthem—a call to the wild forest, icy streams, and towering cliffs. The signature yeti call in the trombone and horn sections fires the imagination and carries on the mystery of the mountain yeti.Most quarter and eighth notes should tend toward staccato rather than legato. At m. 21, the half notes should be played as legato as possible with the contrasting shorter eighth notes in the accompaniment. Also, at m. 21, the bell part has a repeating six-note pattern, allowing students to memorize this pattern.In the trombone and horn glissandi (m. 8), the crescendo only goes to a forte dynamic and should not overpower the rest of the band. Additionally, the glissandi should be in rhythm with a half note at the top and not held over. When pitches are indicated with X noteheads, students may start from a random low note and glissando to a random high note. It should sound atonal and a little chaotic, just like a yeti. Anthem of the Mountain Yeti imagines the mysterious and wild spirit of the legendary creature. The piece features the signature yeti call in the trombone and horn sections, evoking the untamed wilderness and towering cliffs. Most of the notes are played in a staccato style, with a contrasting legato section in m. 21. The trombone and horn glissandi add to the chaotic, unpredictable nature of the yeti, with a sudden change to a calmer section before returning to the wild energy. This exciting and vibrant work captures the legendary creature’s essence.

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