In the spirit of Scott Joplin, The Old Warsh Rag is a ragtime piece for concert band. It’s intricate enough to offer a bit of a challenge, yet very playable so that the band enjoys its efforts. There’s a counter melody that is played by itself and then superimposed on the main melody at the end. It’s written for high school concert band or community band; I chose the key so that, even when it gets a bit intricate, it should be easy enough for everyone to play. The title for The Old Warsh Rag is a tribute to the unique way that people speak where I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Instrumentation – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, 2, 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, 2, 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1, 2, 3, Baritone (T.C.), Baritone (B.C.), Tuba, Percussion (Cymbals, Snare, Bass) Other instruments available
NOTE - The Conductor's Score is 8.5" x 14".
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