Posted by Klaus on March 27, 2003 at 14:02:41:
It might be known, that this arranger is very interested in a concept called (by him) modular arranging, which allows for very flexible compositions of ensembles. A feature often called for in schools and churches.
The present offering of a free file consists of the preface for and 13 four part scores of a Turmchoral (Tower chorale) by an anonymous composer issued in a collection by Peter Schöffer in Mainz in 1513.
The file size is 708K.
The ensembles and instrument types employable are:
Trombone 4-tet
Brass 4-5-tet
Horn 4-tet
Tuba 4 tet
Diverse brass band type 4-tets
String 4-tet with 2 violas
Clarinet 4-tet
Saxophone 4-tet
Flute choir
Recorder 4-tet
and then the non-specified oboes, bassoons, and whatever imaginable instruments short of kazoos.
The preface and a score page can be found as a preview at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YorkMasterPublicPhotosXII/files/Turmchoral%20preview.pdf
A MIDI listening of the brass 4-tet can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YorkMasterPublicPhotosXII/files/Turmchoral%20Brass%204.mid
The full edition can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YorkMasterBBb/files/Turmchoral%204-part%20scores.pdf
You will have to provide your full name and ensemble affiliations to be eligible for a download of the full edition. Previously approved members as usually have free access.
Klaus