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Composer:
Solomon, Edward S.
Year Composed:
1986
Availability:
Commercial
Publisher:
Southern Music
Year Published:
1987 Catalogue Number:
ST-589
Sheet Music Format:
A4, Score (3) & parts (4x1 = 4)
Additional Equipment:
Straight mutes Approximate Duration:
2
Technical Difficulty:
Easy
Structure/Movements:
One movement.
Brightly
Clefs:
Treble, bass
Key signatures:
2b
Meters:
6/8
Range:
Horn 1: f1 - eb2
Horn 2: d1 - c2
Horn 3: bb - g1
Horn 4: A - d1
Horn 2: d1 - c2
Horn 3: bb - g1
Horn 4: A - d1
Performance Notes:
In excelsis Deo is a borderline easy work (almost very easy), with very limited range in all parts, and the same rhythmic pattern all the way through. Some contrast is achieved by alternating between muted piano and open forte 2-bar phrases, a contrast that is however eliminated in the second half of the piece to give way to brief sequential writing. Recommended as an early ensemble piece.
Credits:
Access to review score: Nancy Joy (NMSU)