Work : Masquerade

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Composer : Richard Walker

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Difficulty Ranking : II

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Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse Co.

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Year Written : 1953

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Instrumentation : 4 Bb Clarinets or 3 Bb Clarinets & Bass Clarinet

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Potential Pedagogical Applications : Intonation (interval, unison, octave), articulation matching, ensemble mechanics (cuing), phrase matching, tone development and ensemble blend, solo passages

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Sample Recording :

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Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/masquerade-sheet-music/3463016

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Annotation : This simple work for quartet places the majority of the technical challenges in the outer parts. The range extends into the altissimo register but for only a few notes in the first clarinet part. Walker gives each player brief solos, adding to the value of the work for young ensembles. These small solos will help young students become more accustomed to playing on their own while not overwhelming them.

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