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Only A Sinner
A brass trio scored for trumpet, horn (opt. trp.) and trombone, (opt BHTC), The introduction opens with a motive that is passed amongst the three parts, The first presentation of the tune is likewise fragmented and passed around the ensemble giving a lot of interest- this carries on throughout the whole first section. The second section’s emphasis is given to the trombone and later handed over to the upper voices. A modulation takes place where the style is much like the introduction. This continues on until the coda where it begins quietly and builds to a statement of affirmation.
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Only A Sinner
A woodwind quartet for Flute, oboe, and two clarinets with optional parts for flute and alto sax. Plus a set of fifth parts for bassoon or bass clarinet can allow for the piece being a quintet. The first statement is in the clarinets where it leads into a full ensemble passing the lines amongst the parts. A delightful little segue leads to a modulation where the tune is in the lower lines alternated with flourishes in the flutes. This Alternating texture carries on for some time. Then the tempo picks up for a vibrant exclamation where the theme is once again bantered about where it makes one final boast and concludes.