This package contains four pieces by Baroque masters Couperin, Rathgeber, Telemann, and Handel and is arranged as a suite. It is technically not difficult to play, but it requires clean precise, articulations from the ensemble. It is a great piece to introduce counterpoint and to familiarize the young band with playing parts that are quite independent of each other. Each of the four pieces are stylistically quite different from one another.

TITLE:
BAROQUE FESTIVAL

COMPOSER/ARRANGER:
Music by Rathgeber, Handel, Telemann, Couperin
Arranged by Carl Hammond

GRADE/LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: 2.0/2.5

PERFORMANCE TIME: 5 minutes

KEY(S): Bb and Eb

INSTRUMENTATION:
Conventional cadet concert band: 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Alto & Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, 2 F Horns, 2 Trombones, Baritone & Bassoon, Baritone (TC), Electric or String Bass, Basses, Percussion, Timpani.
Keyboard part is also included which will allow this piece to be performed regardless of any missing woodwind or brass instruments.
Also included are parts for brass band instruments: Eb Horn, Bb Trombones (TC), Eb Basses (TC), and Bb Basses (TC).

INSTRUMENTAL RANGES:
2nd Clarinets remain below the break, 1st Trumpet up to 5th line F., Trombones up to D above Middle C.

TECHNICAL AND MUSICAL CHALLENGES:
Sustained tones in the Arioso that require control and good tone, Precise articulations and clean technical passages in The Harvesters.

PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS:
Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Mallets, Orchestra Bells, Timpani