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Symphony Orchestra Playing Jazz Standard
Adapt the jazz standard for a symphonic setting by incorporating typical jazz idioms into the orchestral language, including brass mutes, syncopation, and swing rhythms.
Mixed Ensemble of Eastern and Western Instruments
Blend timbres by finding common ground in pitch material and rhythmic structures, keeping in mind the tuning and technical aspects of non-Western instruments.
Big Band with a Gospel Choir
Combine the rich, soulful sound of a gospel choir with the swing and groove of a big band by creating arrangements that feature both choir and band in a call-and-response fashion.
Acoustic Folk Ensemble Accompanying a Narrator
Weave a musical tapestry that underscores the narration without detracting from it, using folk instruments for subtle thematic motifs and atmospheric accompaniment.
Woodwind Quintet with Experimental Techniques
Incorporate extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and overblowing to showcase the versatility of woodwinds while maintaining a coherent musical narrative.
Solo Piano and String Ensemble
Compliment the lyrical and dynamic capabilities of the piano with a sensitive string accompaniment, balancing solos and ensembles passages.
Wind Ensemble Accompanying a Dancer
Compose music that reflects the dancer's movements, with fluid woodwind passages and punctuating brass for dynamic movements, keeping tempo flexible to match choreography.
Solo Violin with Full Orchestra
Spotlight the solo violin by careful scoring in the orchestra, possibly reserving full tutti for climactic moments while employing lighter textures when accompaniment is needed.
Contemporary Piece for Large Percussion Ensemble
Utilize the wide range of percussive sounds by varying dynamics, articulation, and instrument combinations to create a rich tapestry of rhythm and color.
Orchestra with Electronic Soundscapes
Mix traditional orchestral sounds with electronic elements by using amplification wisely and considering the acoustic space for the performance.
Orchestral Rendition of a Rock Song
Transcribe the energy of the rock song for orchestra by utilizing driving rhythms, heavy brass, and percussion, while translating electric guitar solos to strings or woodwinds.
Film Score for Full Orchestra
Compose thematic material that supports the film's narrative, use leitmotifs, and arrange orchestral textures to match the onscreen emotion and action.
Brass Quintet playing Baroque Music
Arrange the Baroque pieces with attention to historical brass articulation and dynamics, utilizing straight mutes for a more authentic timbre when necessary.
String Quartet plus Woodwind Soloist
Balance the lyrical woodwind soloist with the string quartet by ensuring the strings do not overpower the soloist, possibly using divisi to thin the texture.
Marching Band Playing Classical Overtures
Adapt the classical overtures for the marching band by arranging parts for wind, brass, and percussion to mimic the power and dynamics of an orchestra with attention to marching suitability.
Opera Orchestra Supporting Vocal Soloists
Ensure the orchestra enhances the dramatic storytelling without overpowering the singers, using subtle accompaniment during arias and more assertive playing during interludes.
Children’s Choir with Small Chamber Group
Compose for children’s voices with simplicity and clarity in mind, using the chamber group to provide harmonious and rhythmic support without overshadowing the choir.
String Orchestra with Solo Harp
Highlight the harp’s ethereal sound by using the strings to provide a lush sonic backdrop and avoid dense textures that could mask the harp.
Solo Flute with Percussion Trio
Compose for the dynamic and rhythmic interplay between the solo flute and the percussion trio, emphasizing the contrast in timbre and articulation.
Chamber Orchestra Performing Minimalist Music
Focus on the repetitive structures of minimalist music with careful attention to gradual dynamic changes, and precise rhythmic interplay between sections.
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