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"I'll Remember April"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | I'll Remember April |
| Composer | G. de Paul (arr: F.G.J. Absil) |
| Instrum. | Studio Orchestra |
| Date | 1 August 2002 (Manuscript: 1986) |
| Duration | 4'00 |
| Style | Latin - Swing |
| Key | C - F |
| Meter | 2/2 - 4/4 |
| Measures | 176 |
| Tempo | 192 BPM |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Flute, Oboe (E. Horn);
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Horn in F;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Bass Trombone;
- Harp, Mallets (Glockenspiel, Vibraphone), Timpani, Percussion (Woodblock, Congas, Maracas, Triangle);
- Jazz Guitar, Piano/Celesta, Double Bass, Drums;
- Strings (Vi1, Vi2, Va, Vc, DB).
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
Arrangement in latin and swing style for studio orchestra. Tremolo strings intro using chords in fourths (Bela Bartok). Theme in latin style for full big band (using mutes, and lead trumpet doubled in guitar), with the bridge for jazz combo (Shearing style) and strings with woodwinds. Short solo ad lib for piano. Full orchestral climax followed by repeat of initial theme. Coda for tremolo strings.
Concert performance:
This arrangement has been performed in 1987 by the Metropole Orchestra (Conductor: Rogier van Otterloo) during the NOS Arrangers Workshop at the Hilversum Radio studios.