An Analytical and Educational Survey of Roger Boutry's Mtachrome

to develop this section with variants of the primary theme and introductory motive beforeresolving to the original, familiar theme with the alto saxophone and clarinet solo.The allegro tempo change at measure 69 serves as the bridge, changing the key to b-minor and the mood of the piece becomes a lively dance.Like the primary theme, all 12 notes in the chromatic scale are used in the second theme. Thistheme is built on large descending intervals, specifically the major sixth, major seventh andminor ninth. These descending intervals allude to the introductory motive, which can be seen inthe following example.mm. 2-3VS.mm. S4-S5