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Smooth-Tongued Villainy. Kim Richmond. Advanced.

Translation

Smooth-Tongued Villainy. Kim Richmond. Advanced.

Original

Smooth-Tongued Villainy composed by Kim Richmond. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing. WA.50452. Even with a seriously evil title, this has some beautiful moments. If you include timpani in your ensemble, this can be an outstanding feature. 2 timps possible, better with 3. , but it's all cued in other parts. A syncopated rhythmic pattern characterizes much of the beginning with some delicious dissonances. The ad lib solos are for 1st and 2nd trombones, trading eights, ending a dual cadenza. Following is a second thematic second leading to the opening feel. with a little variation. and the main motif, transformed. A big finish climaxes. Piano is important in this piece. WW 1-soprano saxophone, alternate alto part provided. Optional parts for French horns. alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided. , tuba, and percussion. mallets and hand-percussion.

Translation

Smooth-Tongued Villainy composed by Kim Richmond. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing. WA.50452. Even with a seriously evil title, this has some beautiful moments. If you include timpani in your ensemble, this can be an outstanding feature. 2 timps possible, better with 3. , but it's all cued in other parts. A syncopated rhythmic pattern characterizes much of the beginning with some delicious dissonances. The ad lib solos are for 1st and 2nd trombones, trading eights, ending a dual cadenza. Following is a second thematic second leading to the opening feel. with a little variation. and the main motif, transformed. A big finish climaxes. Piano is important in this piece. WW 1-soprano saxophone, alternate alto part provided. Optional parts for French horns. alternate parts for Tpt 5-6 provided. , tuba, and percussion. mallets and hand-percussion.