Frans Absil"Lightweight Concerto in F"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Title | Lightweight Concerto in F |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrumentation | Concert Band/Fanfare |
| Date | 29 May 2002 |
| Duration | 3'55 |
| Style | March - Symphonic |
| Key | F |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 105 |
| Tempo | 120 BPM |
| Grade | 3 |
| FULL INSTRUMENTATION |
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| CONCERT BAND VERSION: |
| Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Oboe 1-2, Bassoon 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3, Bass Clarinet |
| Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone |
| French Horn 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Baritone 1-2, Tuba (Eb and Bb Bass) |
| Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums |
| Timpani, Percussion (bass drum, cymbals, snare drum, triangle), Mallets (vibraphone) |
| FANFARE BAND VERSION: |
| Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone |
| Bugle in Eb, Flugelhorn 1-2-3, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4 |
| Baritone 1-2, Euphonium, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Eb Bass, C Bass |
| Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums |
| Timpani, Percussion (bass drum, cymbals, snare drum, triangle), Mallets (vibraphone) |
| NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER |
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This composition borders on both classical and popular music. A 4-measure signal motif (mm. 5-8) is juxtaposed with lighter sections (see mm. 9-17 and 22-30). The overture-like character is strengthened by the contrasting middle section (mm. 53-76) with its many tempo variations and modulations; there is a climax in mm. 69-70. The main motif is harmonised and orchestration differently; its final appearance (mm. 90-93) is at a slower, more dignified tempo, leading to a 'full-blown' close at the original tempo (120 bpm). Lack of a pop music rhythm section will not impede a good performance of this intermediate grade piece. |
