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9/23/21 - Collections

Compose a 12-measure duet for two instruments using only pitches found in a whole-tone collection (WT0: C,D,E,F#,G#,A# or WT1:C#,D#,F,G,A,B). Include dynamics and articulations to add expression to your melody.

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  1. https://musescore.com/user/39892229/scores/7027663/s/CYyjsJ?share=copy_link

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  2. WT0 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TA9XViPn8jUfB5ECHggyeBdcjN0eMsvo?usp=sharing

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  3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLLfFBfhPUtxdCS1zz4bNNq6P9l7WfjV/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Really great title, Dawson, and I like the trading between the parts at the beginning.

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  4. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gk61JPBPoBCumGqc4dzhsmvh_eMmyLJo?usp=sharing

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    1. Good work, Cole. To me, the ambiguity of the piece definitely fits your "mystery" theme. I like the chords in m. 8.

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  5. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tPLu9xDuRaVagZcH_F59OG4tuqRFKp_H/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Good work, Jonah. The sustained chord in m. 8 and repeated chords in m. 10 add a nice variety.

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  6. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zhCXIEYQxG8tGlY-qjoTGjV76R7omRtF?usp=sharing

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  7. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSL0fyxStbogWcTJo-gHtsdiL__2MZ-q/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Watch when you change from concert score to transposed parts - The large amount of accidentals that you have here make it complicated to play.

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