Astra
Composer: Kataju Copley
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Estimated Grade: 4-5
Time: 3:15
Keys: Eb
Meters: 3/4
Technical Concerns
| Instrument | Technical Concerns |
|---|---|
| Flute | High note: Ab above high C, Divisi parts, Accidentals, Style, Ostinato |
| Clarinet 1 | High note: Db above staff, Articulations, Speed of 16th notes at beginning |
| Clarinet 2/3 | High note: A above staff, Tempo, Glissandi, 16th note technique |
| Bass Clarinet | High note: D in staff, No concerns |
| Oboe | High note: D, Lots of left Db/Eb reg. |
| Bassoon | High note: C, Technically awkward runs |
| Alto Sax | High note: D/C above staff, 2 parts on one page, Accidentals throughout |
| Tenor Sax | High note: C (above staff), Some 16th note runs, Challenging intervals |
| Bari Sax | High note: A (above staff), Fast 16th note runs, Some accidentals |
| Trumpet | High note: D above C [optional], 3 parts, Endurance issues, Divided 1st part, High sustained sections |
| French Horn | High note: Db above C, 2 parts, High C and Db are optional |
| Trombone | High note: Part 3 – G, True Bass Trombone part down to pedal Bb |
| Euphonium | High note: Eb above, Rapid single tongue for extended period, Some accidentals |
| Tuba | Low note: G1, Fast eighth notes in low range |
| Mallet Percussion | Bells, Vibes, Crotales, Marimba |
| Timpani | Number of drums: 4, Low Eb, Cross sticking at end |
| Battery | Standard + Woodblock, Bongos, Toms, Triangle, Whip, Suspended cymbal |
The summary of this piece is part of the VMEA 2023 Clinic-Concert of New Band Literature performance.