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9/1/21 - Timbre

Compose an 8-measure duet for two of the same instruments (two trumpets for example). Focus on creating a moment where there are two distinct, contrasting parts using range, dynamics, and articulations to emphasize the difference and a moment where the two instruments blend into one another.

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  1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tMXWjt_J0yNFux2BVfxAg-dpJHQEBMvO/view?usp=sharing - the audio

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FhW9ZR51TSjP9izB5_XUlTiYKSqK-Kix/view?usp=sharing - score

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    1. Nice work, Jonah. I like the second clarinet material that begins in m.5.

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  2. Duet for two French Horns --

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ihCqmBiH-AL7EPUs2prjHS4j_kziRR2_/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work, Dawson. Fun title and I like the dotted quarter/eighth rhythm that you establish.

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  3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qGelx5mhrvbGpnm-zkeygEHxitcvhrqR/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work, David. The registers you chose help to delineate the two parts.

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  4. https://musescore.com/user/39892229/scores/6991340/s/y1V5xG?share=copy_link

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    1. Nice work, Seth. The chord comprised of the two double stops at the end creates a nice moment of finality.

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  5. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J1lrGCnFHA-GMgKJvgHGQMc0xHJ1eJsO/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work, Xavier. The contrary motion you use between the parts works well.

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  6. Fanfare for 2 Horns - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sFIDV0o09pkukmrUTk4Lf3s5PhSGbcjp?usp=sharing

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    1. Good work! I get a heroic sea shanty vibe from it!

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  7. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nuTBHvtF0uwpTu_o7cYXsu5OoeulNT5P?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work, Nate. I like the trombone 2 in m.4 and the chromatic note that leads into 2 before the end.

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  8. Charged
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LqZCDB_z-UpO0dmJ7iAKfuANvsA9cKS2/view?usp=sharing

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  9. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oIybFU1RDtK7bUzeR3mWpi6BRJzEi5wD?usp=sharing

    -Annie Fu

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    1. Nice work, Annie. I like the chromatic line in clarinet 1 in m. 5-6. Your use of different registers helps create a wide range.

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  10. Christopher FaulstichSeptember 1, 2021 at 11:30 PM

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l8oRrAtkYbOzPUhKv7krKVtTX1ISLAoI?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work, Cole. The end is really catchy! The score you uploaded only has one clarinet part showing, so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the two parts in the audio recording!

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  11. I struggle with polyphonic stuff so much.
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZeK1DLlynNAMDKkNUddYyRHZBQTSLFY1/view?usp=sharing

    - Darial Nishi

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    1. edited because I noticed some rhythm errors in the original:
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6e7j8rMYqwLmbBit4rxeHcBZ1pCpOUX/view?usp=sharing

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    2. Nice work, Darial. The contrary motion you use between the two parts works really well.

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