"6/7" for Concert Band (Max Mueller)

Shamelessly capitalizing on the non sequitur made popular by Generation Alpha, "6/7" gives students the experience (or consequences according to some teachers) to perform with the mixed meter of 6/8 + 7/8, or comparable meters where the beats comprise of a group of 6 beats followed by 7 beats. Students will also discover that the primary melody comprises of a minor 6th, a minor 7th, a major 6th and a major 7th. Beyond the meter and the melodic intervals, the piece contains many other 6/7 'Easter eggs' (including ones that the composer may not even be aware of!). If your students are out of control saying "6/7" endlessly, this piece will give you the respite you need while the students end up playing "6/7" instead.

Grade Level: 5

Duration: 4:28

Instrumentation:

2 Flutes

1 Oboe

3 Bb Clarinets

1 Bass Clarinet

2 Alto Saxophones

1 Tenor Saxophone

1 Baritone Saxophone

1 Bassoon

2 Horns

3 Bb Trumpets

1 Baritone Horn (T.C. & B.C.)

3 Trombones

1 Tuba

Timpani

Percussion 1 (Piatti, Sus. Cym., Claves)

Percussion 2 (Bass Drum, Triangle, Tom-toms (4), Finger Cymbals)

Percussion 3 (Glockenspiel, Xylophone)

Percussion 4 (Vibraphone)

Percussion 5 (Drum Set)

Piano (Optional)

Electric Bass

Double Bass (if no electric bass)