HARP OF NERVES
Score
for solo guitar and orchestra Calm, placid; ca. q = 56
Commissioned by American Composers Orchestra for its Orchestra Underground Series with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Underwood Written for and premiered by JIJI, guitar
Hilary Purrington
6 &4
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Flute 2/Piccolo
6 &4
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5 4
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6 4
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3 4
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5 4
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4 4
Oboe 1
6 &4
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Oboe 2
& 46
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B b Clarinet 1
& 46
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B b Clarinet 2
& 46
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Bassoon 1
?6 4
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Bassoon 2
?6 4
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F Horn 1
& 46
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5 4
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6 4
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3 4
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5 4
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4 4
F Horn 2
& 46
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C Trumpet 1
& 46
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C Trumpet 2
& 46
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Tenor Trombone
?6 4
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Tuba
?6 4
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Percussion 2
Percussion 2
Piano
Guitar
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
ã 46
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©2019 by Hilary Purrington. All rights reserved.
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Bass drum
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Tam-tam
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Calm, placid; ca. q = 56
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Percussion 1
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Susp. cymbal, bowed
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Timpani
NC E.
Flute 1
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