A4, Score (23) & parts (4x7=27, plus snare drum, 1, total=28)
Horns
4
Additional Equipment
Straight mutes
Others
1
Other Instruments
Snare drum (optional)
Difficulty
2
Duration
13
Structure / Movements
3 movements:
I The West
II The war
III Hoe down
Clefs
Treble, bass
Meters
C, 2/4, 3/4, ¢, 4/4, free time
Key signatures
None, 2b, 1b, 5b
Range
Horn 1: f - c3 (opt. d3)
Horn 2: d - c3
Horn 3: g - c3
Horn 4: D - c2
Creator's Comments
The Quartet No. 2 (1988) is a musical portrait of the composer's native Texas. The wild and turbulent history combined with a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Indian and European cultures has created an individual spirit in the people of the American Southwest.
Performance Notes
http://www.kerryturner.com/node/304 (scroll down to the samples).
Credits
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Quartet no.2 'Americana'
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Composer: Turner, Kerry
Year Composed: 1988
Availability: Commercial
Publisher: Phoenix Music Publications
Year Published: 1994
Catalogue Number:
214517
Sheet Music Format:
A4, Score (23) & parts (4x7=27, plus snare drum, 1, total=28)
Players
Number of Players:
4
Additional Players:
0
Additional Instruments: Snare drum (optional)
Additional Equipment: Straight mutes
Approximate Duration:
13
Technical Difficulty:
Difficult
Structure/Movements:
3 movements:
I The West
II The war
III Hoe down
Clefs:
Treble, bass
Key signatures:
None, 2b, 1b, 5b
Meters:
C, 2/4, 3/4, ¢, 4/4, free time
Range:
Horn 1: f - c3 (opt. d3)
Horn 2: d - c3
Horn 3: g - c3
Horn 4: D - c2
Creator's Comments:
The Quartet No. 2 (1988) is a musical portrait of the composer's native Texas. The wild and turbulent history combined with a unique blend of Mexican, Spanish, Indian and European cultures has created an individual spirit in the people of the American Southwest.
Performance Notes:
Listen in, and hear for yourselves (scroll down to the samples).
External Links:
Phoenix Music Publications
Credits:
Access to review score: Nancy Joy (NMSU)