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Sketches On A Tudor Psalm
This piece is dedicated to the Sam Houston State University Symphonic Band in Huntsville, Texas with Ralph L. Mills, conductor. "Sketches On A Tudor Psalm," composed in 1971, is based on the sixteenth century setting of the Second Psalm by Thomas Tallis. The original version was in the Phrygian mode with the melody in the tenor voice. A modern adaptation is still used today in Anglican services. Its popularity is evidenced by its employment by Ralph Vaughan Williams for the basis for his Fantasia for String Orchestra in 1910. The introduction sets the harmonic character by emphasizing the juxtaposition of major and minor triads. The theme is first presented by solo alto saxophone, continued in horns, and followed by a fully harmonized version from the brass. The variations begin to unfold in an Allegro section with a melody in the clarinets which was constructed from the retrograde of the theme. Subsequently, fragments of the theme are selected for rhythmic and melodic transformation. Finally, the opening harmonic sequence returns in highly punctuated rhythms to herald the recapitulation of the theme beginning in the low woodwinds and culminationg in a fully scored setting of the climactic measures. A coda continues the development as the music builds to a triumphal close on a major chord. Estimated Performance Time: 10:30 Technical Notes: The 1st percussion part is labeled "Percussion A (2 Players)". The first player is to play the xylophone, bass drum and suspended cymbal. The second player is to play the snare drum, celesta (or vibes) and tambourine. The 2nd percussion part is labeled "Percussion B (3 Players)". The third player is to play the cymbals and tom-toms (timbales). The fourth player is to play the tenor drum, wood block, triangle and gong. The fifth player is to play the whip, gong, chimes, bass drum, cymbals and glockenspiel. Composer(s): This piece was composed by Fisher Tull. Publisher: This piece was published by Boosey & Hawkes.
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