Let Me Be Frank with You

From Wind Repertory Project
John Mackey

John Mackey


Subtitle: For four-part adaptable ensemble, plus drum set


General Info

Year: 2020
Duration: c. 3:30
Difficulty: III+ (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Osti Music
Cost: Score and Parts (digital) - $75.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • E-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Soprano Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 2

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 3

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • F Horn
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • Double Bass

Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum (optional)
  • Drum Set
  • Tambourine


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This is the first piece John Mackey composed during quarantine. After months of not being inspired to write, the melody came to him for this piece. Initially, he was afraid that he had accidentally plagiarized Frank Ticheli, so he played the piece for him. Ticheli told him that it was not plagiarized and encouraged him to use it, hence the title, Let Me Be Frank with You. The piece is dedicated to Frank Ticheli.

- Program Note from Music for the Pandemic (and Beyond)


Media


State Ratings

  • Texas: Grade IV


Performances

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