This is an easy 'soft rock' piece with plenty of cross cueing so it can be played by almost any sized band. It is ideal for teaching rock articulations to the first and second year students.

TITLE:
Early Afternoon

COMPOSER/ARRANGER:
by Carl Hammond

GRADE/LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
2.0/2.5

PERFORMANCE TIME:
3:20

KEY(S):
Eb Major

INSTRUMENTATION:
Conventional cadet concert band: Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Alto & Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, F Horns, Trombones, Baritone & Bassoon, Baritone (TC), Electric or String Bass, Basses, Orchestra Bells, Percussion.

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 Horns, Bb Trombones (TC), Eb Basses (TC), and Bb Basses (TC).

INSTRUMENTAL RANGES:
1st and 2nd Clarinets both cross the break, 1st Trumpet up to 4th space E, Trombones up to Middle C.

TECHNICAL AND MUSICAL CHALLENGES:
Rock phrasing needs precise articulation. Very few other technical challenges.

PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS:
Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal
Mallets: Orchestra Bells 2