Lazy Days (Flexible instrumentation) No 5 in the Encounter Series

Description

Lazy days (Part of the Encounter Series)

After some tough times, during the pandemic, we’re all looking forward to some happier times. “Lazy Days” is that feel-good, optimistic music that we all need to kick start a music recovery. 

https://youtu.be/Une-rGO6SBQ

Educational Aspects:

The music contains  musical features that could be pointed  out to students:

Rhythmic interest—Duplets 

Added chords – Throughout

Chromatic Harmony— D is a good example C to Eb chords

Imitation: During the B section

Polyphonic texture – B is a good example

Tierce de picarde — Last two bars

etc.

The Encounter Series is a set of original compositions in a flexible format. The pieces can be performed with a minimum of three musicians (covering parts 1-3) and backing tracks. However, the piece enables you to expand to full school orchestra.

Flexible instrumentation:

Included in the download: full score with all parts; a short score showing parts 1 to 4 (concert pitch instruments) and piano; All instrument parts; 4 mp3s are included; reference mp3; piano, bass and drums ; drums only;

NB. Parts 1 to 3 are equal in difficulty.

Part 1:

Flute / Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, Violin

Part 2:

Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet/Euphonium/Trombone, Bass clef Euphonium/Trombone, Alto Saxophone/Eb Tenor Horn, Violin

Part 3:

Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet/Euphonium/Trombone, Bass clef Euphonium/Trombone, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Eb Tenor Horn, Violin, Viola

Part 4:

‘Cello/Double Bass/Tuba/Bass Guitar, Eb Bass, Bb Bass, chords

Part H: (Simple harmony part for beginners)

Parts in C, Bb, Eb and Bass clef concert pitch (for Trom / Eup)

Keyboard right hand with guitar chords

Other:

Piano, Drum Kit

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