Little Studies on a Folk Song

1 Condensed Score - 0 Condensed Score - 1 Piccolo - 6 Flute - 2 Oboe - 1 Bassoon I - 1 Bassoon II - 1 Clarinet Eb - 4 Clarinet I - 8 Clarinet II + III - 1 Alto Clarinet Eb - 1 Bass Clarinet - 0 Soprano Saxophone - 4 Alto Saxophone - 2 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 0 Flugelhorn Eb - 0 Flugelhorn I - 0 FlugelHorn II + III - 2 Trumpet I - 6 Trumpet II + III - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn I F - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Horn II F - 2 Trombone I C - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone I Bb (BC) - 4 Trombone II + III C - 2 Trombone II/III bv - 2 Trombone II/III bb - 2 Baritone Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone Bb (TC) - 1 Baritone I C - 2 Baritone II C - 2 Baritone II Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone II Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (BC) - 4 Tuba I + II C - 1 Stringbass - 1 Percussion - 1 Timpani

These variations on a popular Dutch children's song about a 'Count from The Hague' are infact studies in orchestral playing. Aspects dealing with playing in tune; overall sound; ensemble playing; rhythm; articulation and dynamics are paid attention to.The scoring is stricktly limited to four-part-harmony, which makes this work suitable for incomplete orchestras or other windgroups and youth orchestras.When performing with a full band it is recommended to vary the scoring according to the character of each respective variation. In this way the conductor can have a creative share in the overall performance of this music.