Sonata in g minor, I. Adagio

Clarinet List Ranking

Handel

TEXAS ONLY

Cross Break?

Yes

Range:

Highest note: Bb5

Key:

None

Meter:

Simple meter

Rhythms:

Simple

Ornamentation:

Grace notes and trils

Musicality Requirements:

Cresc and decresc throughout. Fortissimo last note (difficult to tune with piano). Fermata over A4 (throat tone) at end. Taxing on embouchure (slow and long). Tempo marked as Adagio (60). Should subdivide throughout.

Special Considerations:

Counting requirements and stamina should be considered when assigning this movement (must still be played with another movement). 1 page but long and slow

State Lists:

IL-GS (B), IN, MO (B), NY (4), PA (4), TX (2), VA (4)