Attack of the Drones for Brass Quintet (Meeboer) PDF Download

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In music, a drone is a repeated or sustained pitch that provides a harmonic foundation for melodies and harmonies to build around it. This definition describes this piece perfectly as the entire piece revolves around the aggressive drone introduced in the opening of the piece.

There is a lot of opportunity to work on sudden dynamic changes as an ensemble as the piece often moves from quiet to loud, or vice versa, to create a dramatic effect.

While the drone is a very important part of the piece as it creates both harmonic and rhythmical drive, the melody should still be prominent.

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