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Symphony Orchestra Playing Jazz Standard

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Adapt the jazz standard for a symphonic setting by incorporating typical jazz idioms into the orchestral language, including brass mutes, syncopation, and swing rhythms.

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Mixed Ensemble of Eastern and Western Instruments

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Blend timbres by finding common ground in pitch material and rhythmic structures, keeping in mind the tuning and technical aspects of non-Western instruments.

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Big Band with a Gospel Choir

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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.

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Acoustic Folk Ensemble Accompanying a Narrator

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Weave a musical tapestry that underscores the narration without detracting from it, using folk instruments for subtle thematic motifs and atmospheric accompaniment.

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Woodwind Quintet with Experimental Techniques

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Incorporate extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and overblowing to showcase the versatility of woodwinds while maintaining a coherent musical narrative.

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Solo Piano and String Ensemble

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Compliment the lyrical and dynamic capabilities of the piano with a sensitive string accompaniment, balancing solos and ensembles passages.

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Wind Ensemble Accompanying a Dancer

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Compose music that reflects the dancer's movements, with fluid woodwind passages and punctuating brass for dynamic movements, keeping tempo flexible to match choreography.

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Solo Violin with Full Orchestra

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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.

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Contemporary Piece for Large Percussion Ensemble

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Utilize the wide range of percussive sounds by varying dynamics, articulation, and instrument combinations to create a rich tapestry of rhythm and color.

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Orchestra with Electronic Soundscapes

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Mix traditional orchestral sounds with electronic elements by using amplification wisely and considering the acoustic space for the performance.

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Orchestral Rendition of a Rock Song

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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.

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Film Score for Full Orchestra

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Compose thematic material that supports the film's narrative, use leitmotifs, and arrange orchestral textures to match the onscreen emotion and action.

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Brass Quintet playing Baroque Music

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Arrange the Baroque pieces with attention to historical brass articulation and dynamics, utilizing straight mutes for a more authentic timbre when necessary.

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String Quartet plus Woodwind Soloist

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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.

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Marching Band Playing Classical Overtures

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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.

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Opera Orchestra Supporting Vocal Soloists

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Ensure the orchestra enhances the dramatic storytelling without overpowering the singers, using subtle accompaniment during arias and more assertive playing during interludes.

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Children’s Choir with Small Chamber Group

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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.

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String Orchestra with Solo Harp

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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.

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Solo Flute with Percussion Trio

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Compose for the dynamic and rhythmic interplay between the solo flute and the percussion trio, emphasizing the contrast in timbre and articulation.

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Chamber Orchestra Performing Minimalist Music

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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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