Fripperies, Volume 6 explores several shades of relaxed ensemble playing before turning to a Latin character. The four quartets by Lowell E. Shaw are Nos. 21-24, marked Calm and Cool, Happy, Relaxed, and Light and Latin. These directions make atmosphere and rhythmic inflection central to the collection's appeal.
The relaxed markings should not be confused with an invitation to let the pulse wander. Shaw's quartet concept places the rhythmic motion within the four instrumental lines, without a separate rhythm section. Players can work on keeping that motion clear while allowing the surface of the music to remain easygoing. In particular, contrasting the Latin selection with the preceding pieces encourages attention to articulation, weight, and the placement of the beat.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN36, this score-and-parts edition is for four horns. The four different characters provide useful choices for a lighter recital set or focused small-ensemble coaching.
* 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.
Fripperies, Volume 6 explores several shades of relaxed ensemble playing before turning to a Latin character. The four quartets by Lowell E. Shaw are Nos. 21-24, marked Calm and Cool, Happy, Relaxed, and Light and Latin. These directions make atmosphere and rhythmic inflection central to the collection's appeal.
The relaxed markings should not be confused with an invitation to let the pulse wander. Shaw's quartet concept places the rhythmic motion within the four instrumental lines, without a separate rhythm section. Players can work on keeping that motion clear while allowing the surface of the music to remain easygoing. In particular, contrasting the Latin selection with the preceding pieces encourages attention to articulation, weight, and the placement of the beat.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN36, this score-and-parts edition is for four horns. The four different characters provide useful choices for a lighter recital set or focused small-ensemble coaching.
* 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.