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Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth(2012)
Commissioned by
The London Borough of Barnet
for theDiamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen, 2012
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p mf p p f mp f
mp
mf f
mf f mf
mplegatof
f mf mp p
f mf f mf f f
mfvery legato f mp
mf f
mf mf -p mp mf
f
Sustain the "drone" throughout.Always play the grace note when re-taking.
pp"bagpipe" drone
Stately: q = 60
p
CALL
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Common Wealth
1. Greensleeves
Graceful, calm: h. = 48
A. RESPONSE
2. Sai Gn
Bright: q = 116
3. Scots Wha Hae
Bold: h. = 88
4. The Young Man's Dream
Slowly: q = 60
5. Linstead Market
Rhythmic: q = 126
6. O Canada
Broadly: hhhh = 56play twice
7. Jana Gana Mana
Smoothly: qqqq = 76[gliss. all grace notes]
8. Waltzing Matilda
Cheerful: q = 104
f
9. Now Is The Hour
Warmly: hhhh. = 48play twice
10. Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika
Proudly: q = 88
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mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc.
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
mfcresc. ff
molto rit.
Sustain the "drone" as before fsempre
B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP. The order in which the groups arrive does not matter.Once the first RESPONSE GROUP reaches the CALL GROUP, the CALL GROUP performs both A and B.Once all RESPONSE GROUPS have reached the CALL GROUP, the CALL GROUP performs only B.All groups play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, all groups perform the coda ( ) section in sequence. Groups not yet playing their coda should carry on playing the repeated section.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, after which the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
1. Greensleeves
2. Sai Gn
3. Scots Wha Hae
4. The Young Man's Dream
5. Linstead Market
6. O Canada
7. Jana Gana Mana
8. Waltzing Matilda
9. Now Is The Hour
10. Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika
3
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p mf p p f mp f
p mf p p f mp f
p mf p p f mp f
(drone continues, crescendo)ff
molto rit.
in Eb
Drone "bagpipes"
Sustain the "drone" throughout.Always play the grace note when re-taking.
ppcresc. poco a poco, non troppof
The CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth"Call" Group
in C
ppcresc. poco a poco, non troppof
in C
Call: continue playing these "calls" as the other groups respond.
Stately: q = 60
p
A. CALL and RESPONSES
in Bbp
in C
p
Groups 1-10 start in sequence and move towards you
in C
Group 2: Cadence - play in combination with A when the first group reaches you.When all groups have reached you, play this only.
fsempre
To Coda after Group 10
in C
Call Group: Coda
(drone endsff)
B. CADENCE
Each group performs B, a "Cadence" figure when they reach the CALL GROUP.When the first group begins their "Cadence", the CALL GROUP plays both their "Call" and their "Cadence" together.When all other groups have arrived, the CALL GROUP plays only the "Cadence".
When ready to finish, each group performs the coda ( ) section in sequence beginning with Group 1 to Group 10.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Bb
in Bb
in C
in C
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mp
mp
mp
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.
The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 1
Group 1: Response - Greensleeves
in CGraceful, calm: h. = 48
in Eb
in C
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 1: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C To Coda on signalB. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section when given the signal. Groups 2-10 will play their coda in sequence after you.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Eb
in C
in C
Group 1: Coda
Groups 2-10 coda Call Group coda
in Eb
in C
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mf f
mf f
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 2
Group 2: Response - Sai Gn
in CBright: q = 116
in Bb
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 2: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C To Coda after Group 1B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 1 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Bb
Coda - Group 1
in C
Group 2: Coda
Groups 3-10 coda Call Group coda
in Bb
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mf f mf
mf f mf
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 3
Group 3: Response - Scots Wha Hae
in C Bold: h.= 88
in F
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 3: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C
To Coda after Group 2
B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 2 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in F
Coda - Groups 1-2
in C
Group 3: Coda
Groups 4-10 coda Call Group coda
in F
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mplegato f
mplegato f
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
molto rit.
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 4
Group 4: Response - The Young Man's Dream
in C Slowly: q = 60
in Bb
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 4: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C To Coda after Group 3B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 3 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Bb
Coda - Groups 1-3
in C
Group 4: Coda
Groups 5-10 coda Call Group coda
in Bb
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f mf mp p
f mf mp p
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 5
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
Group 4 starts
Group 5: Response - Linstead Market
Rhythmic: q = 126FLUTE: play one octave higher
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 5: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
To Coda after Group 4
B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 4 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
Coda - Groups 1-4
Group 5: Coda
Groups 6-10 coda Call Group coda
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f mf f mf f f
f mf f mf f f
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 6
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
Group 4 starts
Group 5 starts
Group 6: Response - O Canada
in EbBroadly: hhhh = 56
play twice
in Cplay twice
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 6: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in Eb To Coda after Group 5B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 5 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in C
Coda - Groups 1-5
in Eb
Group 6: Coda
Groups 7-10 coda Call Group coda
in C
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mfvery legato f mp
mfvery legato f mp
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 7
Group 3 starts
Group 4 starts
Group 5 starts
Group 6 starts
Group 7: Response -Jana Mana Gana
Smoothly: qqqq = 76[gliss. all grace notes]
[gliss. all grace notes]
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 7: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
To Coda after Group 6
B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 6 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
Coda - Groups 1-6
Group 7: Coda
Groups 8-10 coda Call Group coda
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mf f
mf f
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 8
Group 4 starts
Group 5 starts
Group 6 starts
Group 7 starts
Group 8: Response - Waltzing Matilda
in Bb Cheerful: q = 104
f
in C
f
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 8: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in Bb To Coda after Group 7B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 7 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in C
Coda - Groups 1-7
in Bb
Group 8: Coda
Groups 9-10 coda Call Group coda
in C
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mf mf -p mp mf
mf mf -p mp mf
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 9
Group 4 starts
Group 5 starts
Group 6 starts
Group 7 starts
Group 8 starts
Group 9: Response - Now Is The Hour
in C Warmly: hhhh. = 48play twice
in Bb
play twice Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 9: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C To Coda after Group 8B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 8 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Bbbbb
Coda - Groups 1-8
in C
Group 9: Coda
Group 9 coda Call Group coda
in Bbbbb
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f
f
mfcresc.
mfcresc.
ff
molto rit.
ff
"Bagpipe" drone
Call starts
Group 1 starts
Group 2 starts
Group 3 starts
Group 4 starts
A. CALL and RESPONSES
A CALL GROUP is positioned in the centre of the performance space.Ten RESPONSE GROUPS are positioned at locations around the edge of the performance space.The CALL GROUP performs the CALL repeatedly, quietly at first, becoming stronger.Each RESPONSE GROUP performs A in response to the CALL, beginning in sequence after the first CALL.Each group repeats as necessary while moving towards the CALL GROUP.Harmony and variations ad lib may be introduced by each group after the first response, and all music should be performed at the appropriate octave for the instrument.
Tim Benjamin
Common Wealth
Group 10
Group 5 starts
Group 6 starts
Group 7 starts
Group 8 starts
Group 9 starts
Group 10: Response - Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika
in C Proudly: q = 88
in Bbbbb
Slowly walk (while playing) towards the CALL GROUP...
Group 10: Cadence - play when you reach the CALL GROUP
in C To Coda after Group 9B. CADENCE
Each group performs B when they reach the CALL GROUP.Play the repeated section as many times as desired, maintaining a crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
When ready to finish, perform the coda () section in sequence after Group 9 - carry on playing the repeated section until your turn to play the coda.The CALL GROUP plays their coda last, then the final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together.
in Bbbbb
Coda - Groups 1-9
in C
Group 10: Coda
Call Group coda
in Bbbbb
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Common Wealth Performance Notes
Call group
In general the Call group should include (not necessarily exclusively) instruments that cannot be moved while
being played. The bagpipe drone would be best played by lower instruments capable of sustaining for some time,although the grace note marked for a re-take is a vital part of the bagpipe sound. The call motif should be played
by one or two pairs of instruments with a penetrating quality so that it will still be heard even when all the other
groups are playing.
Bagpipe: cello, contrabass, tuba, organ
Call motif: trumpet, trombone, oboe (in pairs for the two-part writing)
Other groups
In general there should be a variety in timbre and pitch (octave) between the groups, but consistency within each
group. The maximum contrast should be between groups that enter consecutively. The precise instrumentation
could reflect the markings given for each response. The following examples give suggestions from two or three
instrument families that might be appropriate:
1. Greensleeves: Graceful, calm flute in lower octave, single viola, tenor horn.2. Sai Gan: Bright flute in upper octave, violins, trumpet with straight mute.3. Scots Wha Hae: Bold French horn, violins, cor anglais.4. The Young Mans Dream: Slowly baritone or euphonium, single violin as fiddle, clarinet.5. Linstead Market: Rhythmic trombone in a jazz style, flute, recorder; steel drums would be ideal but are
not very portable!
6. O Canada: Broadly bassoon, French horn, euphonium.7. Jana Gana Mana: Smoothly requires instruments capable of glissing the grace notes, e.g. violin, viola.
Unison strings would be a sound reminiscent of traditional Bollywood soundtracks and therefore somewhat
appropriate.
8. Waltzing Matilda: Cheerful clarinet, bassoon, cornet. This response would benefit from a more rag-taggrouping of very different-sounding instruments, with at most just one string instrument.
9. Now is the Hour: Warmly in contrast to no. 8, would benefit from a group of the same or similarinstruments, e.g. cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, baritone, or clarinets.
10.Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika cornet, trombone, clarinet, several strings.
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Performance Choreography
The Call group is situated at the centre of the performance space. For example, if in a traditional concert
auditorium, the group would be placed in the centre of the stage. In a church, they could be placed at the altar or on
the chancel steps, or (depending on the layout), at the centre of the building if there are several routes to the centre
(for example, under the dome of a cathedral).
The Response groups should start in different locations around the performance space, and as they begin to play,
move towards the Call group. Therefore, they should all begin at a good distance away from the call group. In atraditional auditorium, the response groups could begin in the aisles and off-stage in the wings. In a church the
response groups could begin in the aisles, main nave, at the high altar, in the porches, or in the choir, depending on
where the call group is placed.
It does not matter when each response group reaches the call group; they may arrive roughly the same time or
in any sequence. Avoid any group moving quickly the impression should be of a stately procession.
The intended effect is for audible antiphony between calls and responses, for the response groups to be visibly
beating a path towards the call group, and for the final group of all musicians to be able to perform effectively
together for the audience. Overall, the piece should have a fun, uplifting and celebratory feel rather than be overly
serious, pompous, or grandiose.
Performance Sequence
The sequence of performance is as follows:
1. The Call group begins playing the bagpipe drone, followed by the call motif (CALL at figure A in thescore). The motif is played quietly at first but becomes stronger over the course of the first half of the piece.
2. At a suitable moment after the call motif has been played at least once, the first Response group beginsplaying (1. Greensleeves) and moving towards the call group.
3. Each subsequent response group (2-10) joins in turn and begins moving towards the call group after thepreceding response has been played at least once.
4. The performers in the response groups may optionally introduce some harmony and melodicembellishments , depending on the capability of the musicians. The harmony should keep to the key of G
major (concert) with accidentals only as are present in the response itself (e.g. D sharp in Greensleeves).
5. When each response group reaches the call group, they should complete their response then begin thecorresponding cadence figure (at B in the score). When this starts to happen, the call group should
introduce the additional motif (at B), but continue their original call motifs until all response groups have
reached them.
6. When all the response groups have reached the call group, the call group should only perform thecadence music (at B). All groups should perform the repeated section as many times as desired,maintaining a constant crescendo. Cadential harmony and variations ad lib. may be introduced.
7. When ready to finish, all groups perform the indicated coda section in sequence (beginning with the callgroup, then groups 1 to 10).
8. The final chord is held for a short time, and all should finish playing together on some agreed signal.
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