Apex Predator
Composer: Michael Oare
Publisher: Music Works
Estimated Grade: 3
Time: 3:40
Keys: d, g, Bb
Meters: 3/4, 4/4
Technical Concerns
| Instrument | Technical Concerns |
|---|---|
| Flute | High note: E above staff, Syncopation, Higher range, Meter change |
| Clarinet 1 | High note: G (top of staff), Glissando, 16th notes |
| Clarinet 2/3 | High note: Bb (3rd line), Meter changes |
| Bass Clarinet | High note: F in staff, No concerns |
| Oboe | High note: Bb, No concerns |
| Bassoon | High note: Db above middle C, Db’s fast chromatic |
| Alto Sax | High note: G/F, 2 parts, Glissando, Tempo and meter changes |
| Tenor Sax | High note: E, Chromatic grace notes |
| Bari Sax | High note: F#, No concerns |
| Trumpet | High note: F (top line), 2 parts, 1st part divisi, A to Bb glissando |
| French Horn | High note: F (top line), Some syncopation, 1 horn rip D up to F |
| Trombone | High note: F in staff, Lots of glisses! |
| Euphonium | High note: D above, Time changes, Multiple accidentals, Grace notes |
| Tuba | Low note: Ab1 (optional G) |
| Mallet Percussion | Vibes, Marimba |
| Timpani | Number of drums: 3 |
| Battery | Std + claves, cabasa, toms, sus. cym., Battery ride cym., brake drum |
The summary of this piece is part of the VMEA 2023 Clinic-Concert of New Band Literature performance.