Patterson Chorale
The Patterson Chorale is a four-part (SATB) chorale. The ensemble should play the chorale three times through in the following manner:
| Play: | Focus: |
| 1) As written | -Purity of sound with full block sounds |
| 2) Subdivided | -Cohesive movement with matched, lifted articulations |
| 3) As written | -Combination of full, pure sound of #1 and timing and movement of #2 |
Once the ensemble is moving together, a proper balance and blend will be emphasized in each of the portions of this exercise. Each of the voice parts of the chorale should be heard on every chord equally.
| Other Suggestions for Playing the Patterson Chorale: | |
| 1. Bop | 7. Crescendo / Diminuendo within each phrase |
| 2. Antiphonal WW / Brass | 8. One player per section; Change at fermata |
| 3. SATB one section at a time | 9. At fermata, one section holds after band releases |
| 4. Antiphonal SA / TB | 10. Transpose up or down major 2nd or major 3rd |
| 5. Antiphonal SB / AT | 11. Brass play parts on mouthpiece |
| 6. Change of dynamics at cadence (sudden, crescendo, or diminuendo) | 12. Everyone sing parts |
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Patterson Chorale Part Distribution |
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| Soprano | Alto | Tenor | Bass |
| Piccolo Flute Oboe Clarinet I Alto Sax I Trumpet I |
Clarinet II Alto Sax II Trumpet II Horn I |
Clarinet III Tenor Sax Bassoon I Trumpet III Horn II Trombone I |
Bassoon II Bass Clarinet Baritone Sax Contra Clarinet Trombone II Baritone BC/TC Euphonium Tuba |
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| Figure 8 Exercise |
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Patterson Chorale |
