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Title
Conclusions op.80
Original Title
Composer
Wiggins, Christopher D.
Year
1988
Editor
Arranger
Year Arranged
Original Instrumentation
Publisher
Emerson Editions
Year Published
1988
Catalogue Number
EHE-603
Sheet Music Format
A4, Score (6) & parts (6x2=12)
Horns
6
Additional Equipment
Straight mutes
Others
Other Instruments
Duration
2
Structure / Movements
One movement. Allegro con brio
Clefs
Treble, bass
Meters
4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 5/4, 5/8
Key signatures
None
Range
Horn 1: c1 - c3 Horn 2: ab - a2 Horn 3: a - bb2 Horn 4: e - a2 Horn 5: ab - a2 Horn 6: G - f2
Creator's Comments
Performance Notes
This fast piece takes its strength from the rhythmic drive, facilitated by the constantly changing meters and hence emphases on certain beats. The division of parts is also well done, starting off with alternating pairs (1+3, 2+4) and then switching to adjacent pairs (2+3, 5+6). There are also a number of colours explored, with the use of a mute and hand stopping (some quick change-overs are required). And even though it may look a bit of a technical exercise on paper, the harmonies work well together to reinforce the rhythmic domination.
Credits
Access to review score: Nancy Joy (NMSU)
Sound
Score