A march, a swing study, and a waltz give Fripperies, Volume 5 its contrasting personalities. Lowell E. Shaw's four-horn collection contains Nos. 17-20: Rinky-Tink March, Uneven Eighths, Jazz Waltz, and Molto marcato. The last marking calls for strongly defined articulation, providing a different character from the jazz-inflected pieces that precede it.
These are self-contained quartets rather than horn lines that depend on an added rhythm section. Shaw builds the rhythmic support into the ensemble, so the accompanying parts matter as much as the melody in establishing each style. Clear attacks, coordinated releases, and an agreed sense of swing help the humor register without sacrificing precision.
This Hornists' Nest edition, HN24, includes score and parts for four horns. It offers a varied set for horn-quartet rehearsals and studio performances, especially when the goal is to move beyond playing the correct notes toward a shared musical character.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.
A march, a swing study, and a waltz give Fripperies, Volume 5 its contrasting personalities. Lowell E. Shaw's four-horn collection contains Nos. 17-20: Rinky-Tink March, Uneven Eighths, Jazz Waltz, and Molto marcato. The last marking calls for strongly defined articulation, providing a different character from the jazz-inflected pieces that precede it.
These are self-contained quartets rather than horn lines that depend on an added rhythm section. Shaw builds the rhythmic support into the ensemble, so the accompanying parts matter as much as the melody in establishing each style. Clear attacks, coordinated releases, and an agreed sense of swing help the humor register without sacrificing precision.
This Hornists' Nest edition, HN24, includes score and parts for four horns. It offers a varied set for horn-quartet rehearsals and studio performances, especially when the goal is to move beyond playing the correct notes toward a shared musical character.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of what the song will sound like, but the artist's interpretation of the piece may vary from your sheet music.