“Exchanges for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion” is written for bands that are ready to step up to contemporary material. The piece requires speed, being alert for entrances, maintain tempo, and handling various dynamic levels. Each of the basic band sections have their own segments
Technical levels are written with care and are limited in range. Tempo is the biggest challenge. The melodic material is not difficult in terms of leaps or rhythmic surprises. Basic quarters, eights, patterns with two sixteen's followed by an eighth note, and sixteenth note runs, generally for a single count. Composer Todd Aarons uses his experience with students to produce this composition.
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