Ray Woodfield
Varied Mood
A tuneful recital solo whose changing moods give an intermediate player meaningful opportunities for style, color, and personality.
| Composer | Ray Woodfield |
|---|---|
| Era | 20th century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Available scorings | Piano, Brass Band |
| Duration | ~6 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Piano part | Medium |
| Technical demands | character contrast, lyrical phrasing, light articulation, tempo changes |
| Good for | solo and ensemble, recital, featured soloist with band |
| Publisher | Obrasso |
The contrasts should be immediate but never caricatured. Define each mood through articulation, color, and phrase weight while preserving a consistent underlying pulse.
The work is especially useful for developing performance communication. Clear transitions and committed character make modest technical demands sound substantial and keep a short recital slot engaging.