An Analytical and Educational Survey of Roger Boutry's Mtachrome

32In addition to melodic balance, the hocketed section in the third movement, mm. 73-92,requires rhythmic balance. Players should match each other in volume, as well as note style andlength. When the hocketed rhythms get softer it is important to stay at a disciplined soft dynamic,especially when the alto saxophone plays the primary theme at measure 89 and trombones play acountermelody at a mezzo forte dynamic.In Boutry's Metachrome there are large interval jumps that most players will experiencethroughout the piece, specifically the major/minor seventh and minor sixth.mm. 2-3^?rF = Fr i- -iimm. 100-101These wide interval jumps are especially challenging for double reed and brass players. Oboeand bassoon players have a greater risk of playing notes out of tune, due to the flexibility of theembouchure, while brass players are prone to playing incorrect partials. It would be beneficial tohave these players sing their intervals to develop an internal and aural understanding of thepitches they will need to play.