Syncopated Clock, The

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Leroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson


General Info

Year: 1945
Duration: c. 2:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts - $85.00   |   Score Only - $9.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion, including:

  • Alarm Clock
  • Cowbell
  • Triangle (optional)
  • Wind Whistle
  • Wood Block


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Two differently pitched woodblocks wonderfully mimic the sound of a ticking clock throughout the piece. By establishing a perfectly regular "tick-tock" at the opening, it draws attention to brief moments of syncopation that occur; creating a whimsical and comic effect that reflects the composer's sense of humor.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

  • Sleigh Ride (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Fernie) (1948/)
  • Sleigh Ride (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Torskangerpoll) (1948/2020)


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Anderson, L. (1946). The Syncopated Clock [score]. Mills Music: [New York].
  • Leroy Anderson website Accessed 14 May 2021