Author: Amanda S
Date: 2006-03-31 01:35
It's a week before contest, and my band director is suddenly deciding to change everything in this piece. One of his most disturbing changes is in intermezzo. We have no Ebs, so two Bbs play the Eb part for the first few measures down an octave. He's been trying to get them to play short for ages, and they've finally got it, but now he's decided it's too short. I understand that...the note needs to have some tone color, BUT he proceeded to ask the clarinets whether the notes should be long or short. We answered short...since there are staccotos over each note. This is what he said. Direct quote "No. Staccotos do not indicate short. I want these to be long."
I know staccoto does not mean overly short, but rather separated or disconnected. He wants these notes to be touching. Could any of you with experience on this piece enlighten me to his point of view? Also, if you have any tips for the solo Bb part, they would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Amanda
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