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9/21/21 - Melody

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Compose an 8-measure piece for a single line instrument that clearly defines minor tonality.

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  1. Jonah SendlinSeptember 21, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bx_RDH99wRG1kdbs0CNPc2Pt8XiWLAJo/view?usp=sharing

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  2. Carlos LalondeSeptember 21, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    Dirge for Solo English Horn - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVDEmIG-a2t4UHy3rIne8WSvhdT7Ck5z/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Carlos LalondeSeptember 21, 2021 at 9:06 AM

      Here's the right link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SdR_CsbYh_OgKk2WoQg3Nec96WqdgKwq?usp=sharing

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    2. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:34 PM

      I like that you made a dirge. Another a minor work today - maybe this will be a theme?

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  3. Seth MetcalfeSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:12 PM

    https://musescore.com/user/39892229/scores/7024737/s/TAn84-?share=copy_link

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    1. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:35 PM

      I like the pseudo sequence in m. 5 and 6. Another submission in a minor today!

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  4. Dawson OuelletteSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:13 PM

    A Minor Issue for Bb Clarinet
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOAVJwvUm0UIDEiOXGAI_hrh90Qsa-Lw/view?usp=sharing

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  5. Xavier ChapmanSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:28 PM

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X14JRms3GFIdpie8UZbAAhcJ7opjeJzW/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Xavier ChapmanSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:42 PM

      Here's the actual link whoops
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NApC7hGYG5J1Xd9qVvlwVv6zhkvzEDYJ/view?usp=sharing

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    2. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:46 PM

      The end makes me think we modulated to Eb major!

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  6. Nate MassaSeptember 21, 2021 at 4:50 PM

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n7xmY5zHnyURuADD45bLoIJaLRXMs6vv?usp=sharing

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    1. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM

      Another a minor submission! Those augmented 2nds catch my ear each time they appear.

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  7. Darial N.September 21, 2021 at 10:12 PM

    Minor Melee:
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XtDc05mQriONr9MA6YIiuAKXtO-6yKyv?usp=sharing

    - Darial Nishi

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    1. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 26, 2021 at 5:34 PM

      Consider transposing this down or rewriting for piccolo trumpet.

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  8. David FreesmeyerSeptember 21, 2021 at 11:04 PM

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xDBJSamCq-jDrxaHM2i8YNwgpqAABjJw/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Dr. LambrechtSeptember 26, 2021 at 5:35 PM

      Changing the subtonic at the end to the leading tone would give this nice closure.

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  9. Christopher FaulstichSeptember 21, 2021 at 11:49 PM

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IlAQsoIcpKTyhyBqZeA3varY_XXwll4T?usp=sharing

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