Sonata, I. Molto moderato

Clarinet List Ranking

Bax

TEXAS ONLY

Cross Break?

Yes

Range:

Highest note: F#6

Key:

4 Sharps, 1 Sharp, 2 Sharps, 5 Flats

Meter:

Simple meter

Rhythms:

Advanced

Ornamentation:

Musicality Requirements:

Many style markings throughout. Many caesura before rehearsal mark 14.

Special Considerations:

3 pages; key could be very challenging; very lyrical playing required (stamina should be considered). many double sharps with some uncommon fingerings necessary; ends on G#4 at ppp (last 4 measures all at ppp).

State Lists:

FL (7), IL-HS (2), TX (1)