Solo Title: Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 13
Composer and Arranger: Henry Cowell (1897-1965)
Publisher Code: Associated Music Publishers, Inc., AMP96121-10
Date Published: 1960
Clef: Bass and Tenor
Purchase Link: Sheet Music Plus
Recording: Niels-Ole Bo Johansen, On The Edge, CDKlassisk
Written in 1960, Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 13 is from a collection of 18 hymn-and-fuguing works by Henry Cowell. In this modern take on early American music, the “Hymn” portion is very lyrical and tonal with the quarter note marked at 112 bpm but has a melodic feel in two. The “Fuguing Tune” features running eighth notes in both diatonic and modal fashion. A solid ear for pitch and intervals will be needed to successfully perform the second half of this solo. Accidentals occur often in the second half so a keen sense of awareness and attention to detail is necessary to correctly play the pitches. Both tenor and bass clefs are used throughout both sections. Even though this solo is scored as a “Level 3” special consideration should be given for its level of difficulty.
| Movements and Tempo Markings | Duration | |||||||
| Hymn Andante (q=112) | 3' | |||||||
| Fuguing Tune Allegro Moderato (h=100) | 3' | |||||||
| Organization’s Class and Grade Levels | FMEA | ISSMA | ITA | NYSSMA | OMEA | PMEA | UIL | |
| (What is This?) | 5 | Yes | NL | 5 | NL | 5 | 1 | |
| Grading Points Scale | Level | Total Points | Range | Rhythm | Tempo | Duration | Bonus | |
| (What is This?) | - | - | E2 to C5 | 8th | 106 bpm | 6' | Clef Changes | |
| 3 (3.2) | 16 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | ||