Waltz but not a Waltz (Digital Download)

*Contemporary Piece* for recorder quartet.

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1. Waltz but not a Waltz

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_Score 4 pp. Parts 1 pp. Downloadable PDF file._

WALTZ BUT NOT A WALTZ
OMP255, 2017. SATB. Sc 4 pp,
pts 1 p ea.

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This contemporary piece is”Not a Waltz” because its meter is 5/4, grouped as 3+2. While it would behard to waltz to this piece, it depictsquite a lot of motion. A mischievousmotive bounces through the piece.The key signature alternates between C major and minor; the meter and tempo do not vary overthe three-minute playing time. My ensemble found it a little moredemanding than its “Moderate” gradeon the Orpheus web site. Because thelines move more by leaps than stepwise,staying in C fingerings or in F fingerings may be more difficult than usual.
With key changes, Eccles’s usual profusion of accidentals, and some syncopation made more interesting by themeter, this piece provides challengeenough for advanced intermediates.

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This suite is graded Difficult” onthe Orpheus web site. Its good humour will be appreciated on a concert.
Kathleen Arends has enjoyed playingrecorders for over 40 years and being anOrff music educator for some 35. Sheteaches and plays in the Seattle (WA) area.

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American Recorder Summer 2018