The Cyclops

SKU: CF.BPS136

ISBN 9781491158043. UPC: 680160916641. 9 x 12 inches.

Cyclops is intended for first-year band students. Young players will better understand the character and mood of the music once they are given a description of the beastly, mythological giant with only one eye in middle of its forehead. An effective performance will require young players to adhere as closely as possible to the suggested tempo with a continuous marcato articulation. The piece has only one theme which is first heard in the low brass and low woodwinds from m. 9 to m. 21. Students should be made aware of the need for balance between the theme and the countermelody at m. 41. Percussion will learn to execute a crescendo at m. 61. Wind instruments will learn to properly perform ff with accents at m. 63. If a Tam-tam is not available, many electronic keyboards can closely simulate the sound. Thank you for choosing this composition. Joseph Compello.
Cyclops is intended for first-year band students. Young players will better understand the character and mood of the music once they are given a description of the beastly, mythological giant with only one eye in middle of its forehead. An effective performance will require young players to adhere as closely as possible to the suggested tempo with a continuous marcato articulation. The piece has only one theme which is first heard in the low brass and low woodwinds from m. 9 to m. 21. Students should be made aware of the need for balance between the theme and the countermelody at m. 41. Percussion will learn to execute a crescendo at m. 61. Wind instruments will learn to properly perform ff with accents at m. 63. If a Tam-tam is not available, many electronic keyboards can closely simulate the sound.Thank you for choosing this composition.Joseph Compello.