Proclamation

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Flute, Oboe, 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, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallets, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Tambourine — A proclamation is a major statement in front of an audience or the authoritative word on a subject. It’s usually used by an official or government to proclaim some event. This piece was written to give a musical example of a proclamation. The opening melody is the proclaiming statement. The official statement is then repeated with some ornamentation in the winds. The middle section is a chorale-like section that restates the main theme. Finally, a percussion fanfare leads us to the return of the main statement. This piece is a great teaching piece and a great work for festivals and contests. Proclamation is a musical representation of an official announcement, starting with a bold statement and followed by a repeated, ornamented version of the theme. A chorale section provides contrast, and a percussion fanfare leads back to the return of the main statement. This piece is a great way to teach contrast, phrasing, and rhythmic precision, making it a perfect choice for both festival and contest settings.

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