Caprice of Clown

Instrumentaion:

• 2 Bb Trumpets
• F Horn
• 2 Trombones
• Euphonium
• Tuba

This is a song of various expressions. Caprice, or capricious means a merry style. At times, harmonies are varied and deceptive to analyze. This makes for a slightly unusual sound.

For such light music, there are various "tricks".

In the middle of the work, a floating feel is expressed by use of a whole tone scale. Besides that, there are many more "tricks" hidden in the music. Try to find them. Use of hidden elements and the style itself reminds one of a clown. Hence the title "Clown of Caprice".

Try to have powerfully expressive performances with a light feel, making use of the brass septet's character.

(Daisuke Ehara)