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"Richard Rodgers Medley"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Richard Rodgers Medley |
| Composer | R. Rodgers (arr: F.G.J. Absil) |
| Instrum. | Concert Band |
| Date | February 1984 |
| Duration | 12'40 |
| Style | Maestoso - Swing - Latin - Ballad |
| Key | Various |
| Meter | Various |
| Measures | 330 |
| Tempo | Various |
| Grade | 3 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Flute 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Baritone 1-2-3, Tuba;
- Double Bass, Drums, Timpani, Percussion.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This medley for concert band consists of the following titles:
- Introduction, maestoso, 9 mm. (0'20), Eb, 80 BPM,
- I Could Write a Book, medium swing, 84 mm. (2'30), C, 116 BPM,
- Hello Young Lovers, waltz - jazz waltz, 70 mm. (1'20), F, 180 BPM,
- My Funny Valentine, ballad, 42 mm.(2'30), Cm, 69 BPM,
- The Lady is a Tramp, medium swing, 68 mm. (2'40), Eb, 120 BPM,
- It Might As Well Be Spring, disco-rock, 57 mm. (3'20), F, 132 BPM.
The medley is based on a number of songs by Richard Rodgers. The instrumentation requires a concert band. This arrangement is of medium grade complexity. The rhythm section must contain a bass player, preferably on both string bass and bass guitar, and drum set. Guitar and piano/keyboard may be added for improved rhythmic support.