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A lively interesting work ... in a classic classical style. Quite enjoyable ..... with a very clean/precise orchestration. 🙂 Mark

Just a quick update ... Met with my mentor ... improved counterpoint (one measure had parallel 4ths in the sopranos/altos for example) ... improved voicing/harmony in last 2 measures ... and reworked the piano line .... One has to be patient! Mark Will post again when the work is finished!

Hi ... the English Horn is in F it is not a C instrument. Did you transpose the part? As written it cannot be played ... the English is scaled to a low Bb similarly to the Oboe. Mark

The low A is not present on the Oboe .... You can score it for Oboe D'Amore which has a low A in the scale or as been said English Horn. Maark

I am so pleased you enjoyed the work!!!! I'll correct the oversight .................. Mark

For fun, I put a .PDF of the score in Microsoft's Copilot (AI) and asked for an analysis - it gave me a complete review of the work. It was kinda cool ... brought to my attention a couple of measures needing improved counterpoint etc. As well as general info on composing for SATB. For the most part it gave me a decent review. What a world! Mark PS: For those interested here's the work with some improved counterpoint.

Hi all, This is the arrangement of my children's song Sing It Loud for SATB (previously posted). I usually do not compose choral works (Although - I have a few) so all comments/feedback especially the engraving is appreciated. So all you choir people - let me know what you think. Mark

A very nicely shaped presentation ... well balanced and lovely orchestration. Mark

Hi Alex .... I know getting the full resonance of a piano in an orchestration is a real challenge. I have to say that I do miss the warm lower voices. The upper woodwinds in the beginning (for me) need some warmth underneath (maybe from the lower strings). Mark

Well done ..... a lovely well balanced serene orchestration. Mark

No. 3 has a Schumannesque feel ... "Kinderszenen" (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15 ... It's quite lovely. Mark

Lots of FUN! Mark

Quite hauntingly beautiful ... Mark

Alex I enjoyed your orchestration ... especially the use of different chamber sections: winds, brass, strings in the reiteration of the theme. Mark

A very engaging work .... which requires very skillful players! How would you categorize your work? It has some many different melodic elements. Mark