This Final Project, one of three choices, is to orchestrate your composition for Wind Ensemble
(piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 1 bassoon, 2 Bb clarinets, 1 Bb bass clarinet, Eb alto saxophone, Bb tenor saxophone, Eb baritone saxophone, 4 F horns,
2 Bb cornets, 2 Bb trumpets, 1 euphonium, 2 tenor trombones, 1 bass trombone, tuba, timpani and at least one other percussion):
- In Finale 2000 and newer:
- Go to the File menu and select New, select Document With Setup Wizard
- Enter Tile, Composer and Copyright information.
- From the "Choose Parts" dialog box, select "Woodwinds."
- Select "Piccolo," "Flute," "Oboe," "Clarinet in Bb," "Bass Clarinet," "Bassoon," "Alto Sax.," "Tenor Sax." and "Baritone Sax."
- From the "Choose Parts" dialog box, select "Brass."
- Select "Cornet," "Trumpet in Bb," "Horn in F" twice, "Tenor Trombone," "Bass Trombone" and "Tuba."
- From the "Choose Parts" dialog box, select "Pitched Percussion." In Finale 2000 (and maybe 2001), some of the following instruments are listed under "Percussion."
In newer versions, look under "Pitched Percussion," "Percussion" and "Drums."
- Select "Timpani," and two other percussion instruments, such as Snare Drum and Bass Drum
(from "Drums") or Cymbals and Triangle (from "Percussion"). The timpani may include up to four drums. See page 227 of Kennan/Grantham for ranges of commonly used timpani.
- In Finale 2002 (and maybe in 2001) and newer, make sure the "Score Order:" is set to "Concert Band."
- Click "Next."
- In Finale 2002 (and maybe in 2001) and newer, Enter Time Signature and Key Signature. Next, specify Tempo and Pickup Measure.
- After your score appears, change, use the Staff tool to change "Horn in F 1" to "Horn in F 1&3" and change "Horn in F 2" to Horn in F 2&4."
- In older versions of Finale:
- Go to the File menu and select Open (Ctrl+O).
- Find the Templates folder and open it. Find the Band folder and open it.
- In the Windows "Open" dialog box, under "Files of type:" you must choose "Finale Template File (*.FTM)" or "All Files (*.*)"
- Select "Wind Ensemble.ftm"
- Use the Staff tool to:
- Delete English Horn
- Delete Clarinet in Eb
- Use the staff tool to respace staves if necessary. You can also add staves as well if you need more percussion.
- Use the Key Signature tool to set the key to the same as your composition.
- Use the Meter Signature tool to set the same meter as your composition.
- Use the Measure tool to add measure so that the piece is sixteen measures. How many additional measures you need may vary, depending on your version of Finale.
- Use the Text tool to enter the title and your name.
- For some instruments, you'll be using two layers. Put 2nd Flute, 2nd Oboe, 2nd Clarinet, 2nd bassoon, 3rd and 4th Horn,
2nd Cornet, 2nd Trumpet and 2nd Tenor Trombone in Layer 2. To do this, click on the small number "2" in the lower left corner and use Speedy Entry. Any notes in other layers will be shaded out.
- You may begin by copying and pasting music from your solo and piano version to the wind ensemble version using the Mass Mover tool. Finale will adjust for differences in clefs and transpositions.
- You will need to refer to previous assignments for specific details on scoring for the different families of instruments.
- You must find the best way to orchestrate your work for these instruments. Use the Speedy Note tool to make your changes. It would be most effective if you did not use all of the instruments all of the time. Try to vary the texture of your work.
- Finale 2000 and newer can check the ranges of each part to see if they are practical. In older versions, you need to do this manually. Ranges for all orchestral instruments are listed on pp. 386-390 of the Kennan/Grantham text (6th ed.).
- Print your score and parts and bring them to class to be performed. Also, submit this assignment on a floppy disk.
- Your score must include a title page and be bound. Your score should include the following double sided pages:
- Cover: Clear plastic
- Page 1: Title Page (right)
- Page 2: Blank (left)
- Page 3: First page of score (right)
- Page 4: Second page of score (left)
- Page 5: Third page of score (right)
- Pages 6 and on: Fourth page of your score and on (left, right, etc.)
- Back cover: Cardboard or plastic
- You will need to print one copy of each part.
- If you need help using Finale, please drop by Dr. Leinberger's office during office hours or make an appointment. Also, some questions can be answered through e-mail.
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