Rainbow Suite for Woodwind Quartet

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A set of seven pieces – the colours of the rainbow. A mixture of moods and sentiments to represent each colour.
Red – Moderato. 2/4    Vigorous and fiery.
Orange – Allegro Swing. 4/4    A lazy swing with instruments playing in pairs.
Yellow – Allegretto. 3/4    The tempo slows down for this movement. The lead moves up and down the staves sharing the melody between the quartet.
Green – Moderato. 6/8    This hops and skips about the green fields.
Blue – Medium. 12/8    Dragging the weight of the world behind it. A really blue number. The bassoon playing the part of the plodding bass.
Indigo – Allegretto. 10/8    Although written in 10/8 time this piece is not five beats to a bar but rather a lilting four beats (3+3+2+2). This pattern gives it a swirling, almost dance like feel
Violet – Con moto. 6/4    This movement although not the most difficult is probably the most complicated with regard to both rhythm and harmony with the inner parts bubbling along playing quavers.

Contents

1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Indigo
7. Violet

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