Gayle Force

Description

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Xylophone, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 3, Maracas, Vibraslap — Gayle Force must be played in a spirited and exciting manner. Keeping the tempo upbeat and lively will add to the overall effectiveness of the composition. Accents and articulations are very important throughout the piece. The director must pay attention to the dynamics and make sure that important lines are not covered. The rim shots should be played as notated. The ostinato rhythm beginning in measure 26 should be articulated as written. Care should be taken to make sure that the melody is always heard and never covered. Measure 87 serves as the climatic point of the piece; make sure that the young musicians play with a well-balanced and controlled sound. This spirited and exciting composition lets performers work on accents, articulations, dynamics and the development of a controlled sound in a contemporary feeling work. Use of an ostinato rhythm, interesting percussion parts and the usual Quincy Hilliard compositional surprises makes this a great choice for concert or contest performances.