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While this instrumentation has come to be common, it is still not "Standard" as many Brass Dectets use very different forces, most often with more Horns than PJBE.įollowing some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples:īeethoven Symphony No 1 in C, op 21 Piccolo and Flugelhorn being the most common. In addition, there are often doublings in the Trumpet section It consists of the forces 414.01, and often includes Percussion and/or Tympani. This is a special instrumentation adopted and perfected by the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. People often ask us about "PJBE" or "Philip Jones" instrumentation. Brass Sextet and greater - No Standard Instrumentaion.Brass Quintet - 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone & Tuba, or.Brass Quartet - 2 Trumpets, Horn & Trombone, or.Brass Trio - Trumpet, Horn & Trombone, or.Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani.
#LEVEL 6 NYSSMA VOCAL SOLOS PLUS#
Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. Quintet - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Horn - įollowing many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:Ĭopland Fanfare for the Common Man Item: 02158.Quartet - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon - or.Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn" Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble.
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Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet in Bb Item: 26746 At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual, playing scales and sight reading.Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: NYSSMA sponsors approximately 145 solo & small ensemble and major ensemble festivals in New York State each spring. Last year, 43 All-State audition sites were scheduled in schools throughout the state. These zones represent geographic areas within the state and also take into account the student populations within these zones. New York State is divided into 15 regional zones by NYSSMA. Students should wear clothing that is neat, clean and reflects a serious attitude.Īlso asked, what is Area All State Nyssma? Participants may also elect to receive a "festival" rating in which written comments are given but no score.įurthermore, what should I wear to the Nyssma? Although there is no particular style or color of dress required for NYSSMA, most teachers would agree that NYSSMA is a special occasion and should be treated as a performance. Level I-IV solos are judged on a 28 point scale and level V-VI solos are judged on a 100 point scale. Levels 1-4 are graded out of 28, and levels 5 and 6 are graded out of 100.Įach NYSSMA solo is preassigned a difficulty level from I (easiest) to VI (most difficult). NYSSMA levels are a way of telling where you are as an instrumentalist or vocalist.