Americano

Americano is an exercise designed to focus on a staccato stroke utilizing no preps or movement in the rests, as well as minor scales.

As an added layer of difficulty/independence, we utilized 3 variations of this exercise:

Variation A: Entire ensemble plays in unison.

Variation B: Side 1 starts the exercise as written on count 1; Side 2 rests for two beats then starts the exercise as written on count 3.

Variation C: The ensemble is split into three even groups from Side 1 to Side 2. First group plays as written; Second group rests for one beat then starts the exercise as written on count 2; Third group rests for two beats then starts the exercise as written on count 3.

Written for the Beavercreek Front Ensemble by Mo Longo