Exemplary

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Vibraphone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Cymbals — Exemplary is a mature musical piece for beginning bands. Even though only the first six notes of the Bb-major scale are used,xa0and simple rhythms are used to compose this piece, it has many musical challenges that will enhance students’ musical growth. There are some very musical ideas and sections in this piece that should be explored. Just as this title suggests, Exemplary should serve as a desirable model, be worthy of imitation, and should represent the best possible example of its kind. If you describe something as exemplary, it should be extremely good. With all of these challenges, the piece also has some nice melodies and is fun to play. xa0Notes to the ConductorThere are marcato and legato styles, many dynamic markings (sometimes different between woodwinds, brass, and percussion) major and minor thirdxa0intervals, and challenging beginning percussion writing (that should not be overplayed). Four-measure phrasing should be observed. When a crescendo occurs, it should connect to the next note without taking a breath. These are teachable concepts that will benefit the musicianship of the students and take them to a higher level of performance. xa0 Exemplaryis amaturemusicalpiece for beginning bands.Even though only thefirst six notes of the Bb-major scale areused withsimple rhythms, students and teachers will find many, fun musicalchallenges that provide opportunities for growth. As the title suggests, performances ofExemplaryshould serve as a desirable model,beworthy of imitation,and should representthe absolute best in musicianship.