An Analytical and Educational Survey of Roger Boutry's Mtachrome

27which French composers are attracted. However, the question is the purpose of the 2 nd flute part.Perhaps the purpose is to give support to the pitch through an open harmonic series, for color andclarity.The instrumentation used for this composition almost complies with American wind bandstandards. The euphoniums are scored in B-flat instead of C, but the euphonium parts areprovided, so there is no need for the players to transpose. The harp is used as a doubling tool forthe accompaniment parts. There are some glissandi that occur in the first and third movements,also as part of the accompaniment. The harp is used to add the bright, plucked string timbre tothe color of the ensemble.The dynamics scored in Metachrome are straightforward.They are specific to thebalance needed among the hierarchy in the musical lines, such as being able to hear the melodyover the accompaniment.