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Fanfare for the Common Man Duet (Excerpt)
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This Recorder duet excerpt was transcribed from: http://www.scribd.com/doc/17242212/C...mmon-Man-Score and covers the opening trumpet and french horn statements. The original piece was written in the key of Bb Major. Due to the high range of the Soprano part, a concession was made to keep it as low as possible, i.e., in the key of C Major. The Alto Recorder note in measure 16 should be a concert E, but this would transpose to a B below the staff, which is not within the Alto's range. May Mr. Copeland forgive me. If other instruments play this version, for accuracy, measure 16 should be corrected to a concert E for the harmony part, if possible. My wife, Cynthia, has always loved this piece, as have I. As her playing skills become more advanced, so does her need for more advanced pieces. Of course, it doesn't sound anywhere near as majestic with two recorders, but it is fun for the two of us to play together. This work is not really an arrangement, but simply a reduction of the existing score. Anyone could have created this duet by going to the website listed above and copying the parts. I have included Copeland's score markings. There is a tempo mark, but all of the recorded versions I have heard are played rubato, with tempo variations, so it should be played freely. Admittedly, we miss the percussion parts. We play around and stomp our feet to try to simulate the missing percussion. I hope you enjoy this piece. Ralph Rayner Last edited by rrayner; 10-23-2010 at 01:13 PM. Reason: Corrected a typo. |
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Re: Fanfare for the Common Man Duet (Excerpt)
Howdy Ralph,
Cool! Thanks so much for posting these - excellent learning pieces! Can't wait to try this one out ttfn, Sherry
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Re: Fanfare for the Common Man Duet (Excerpt)
Hello Ralph,
This recorder duet for Aaron Copland Fanfare for Common Man works surprising well. It's amazing how much of the spirit of an orchestral piece can be captured by two records. Aaron Copland is one of my very favorite composers, and Apallachian Spring is on my top 10 list of all music. I was lucky to hear it in person a few weeks ago played by 14 players of the Seattle Symphony. It's amazing how rich just 14 instruments can sound. Cheers -- Mark |
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