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"The Marching Episode"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Marching Episode |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | Studio Orchestra |
| Date | 15 July 2002 (manuscript: 5 January 1989) |
| Duration | 4'20 |
| Style | March - Swing - Rock |
| Key | G - Eb |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 130 |
| Tempo | 120 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Oboe 1-2, Clarinet in Bb 1-2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1-2;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Bass Trombone, Tuba;
- Harp, Mallets (Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Xylophone), Timpani, Percussion (Bar Chimes, Bass Drum, Congas, Pair of Cymbals, Tambourine);
- Electric Guitar (solo ad lib), Piano/Keyboard, Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Drums;
- Strings (Vi1, Vi2, Va, Vc, DB).
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
The Marching Episode could serve as the Main Titles for a film or television series. Its instrumentation requires a large studio orchestra. The piece starts in March style, with a Swing style bridge. After a transition there is a middle section in Rock style (solo ad lib for electric guitar, written-out solo is provided). Then the piece returns to the main theme in March style.