Little Suite for Summer

Description

Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Tuba, Contrabass, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Marimba, Tom-tom, Tom-tom, Finger Cymbals, Triangle, Bass Drum — These seven charming pieces were written by Mr. Schickele for his son's eight birthday, with the Primo part being easy enough for his son to play. The titles of the pieces were suggested by the music: CHA, CHA, CHA BOOMDEEAY because of the first movement's clangorous ending; NORTH STAR, with a hushed and lyrical melody inspired by the composer's stargazing; FOR CHARLIE THE PARROT, a vivid musical description of the imitative abilities of this bird; DUSK ON THE PALISADES, with its evocative ougmented chord textures; SORE IN THE SADDLE AGAIN, a delightful spoof of the well-known " Western melody;" GREASED LIGHTENING, with its flying runs and scales; and MINK HOLLOW MORNING, because of its gentle sostenuto lines and legato accompaniment figures-a musical description of a quiet and happy summer morning in the country. The Primo part is very easy, the Secondo is mostly easy medium. For studios, schools, some college & professional. Easy medium.