Reference Tracks: All Performers

• The reference track contains a mix of interpretations and tempo variations. Always follow the written music as your primary source.

• If in doubt, consult Darren (conducting) and Arianna.

• Arianna’s reference track does not include voiceover rehearsal cues. If your part lacks rehearsal markings, you may create your own voiceover cues for convenience.

• Playback errors may occur in the reference track; focus on your written part rather than any anomalies in the audio (except Arianna’s verbal cues and Darren’s conducting).

• Avoid adding any small notehead cues from the reference track to your part.​ 

Interpretation:

• Aim to emulate Anima Eterna’s performance style where possible.

• Bass Clarinet, Saxes, Trombones, Euphonium, and Tuba were not part of Beethoven’s original orchestration; their inclusion is optional but appreciated.

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Orchestral Woodwinds:

• During slower, melodic passages: play with gentle expression (leggiero and maestoso) where appropriate.

• In sprightlier passages: maintain fragility with subtle joviality. 

Oboe:

• Fill in Oboe 2 parts, as the original Reddit Symphony performance omitted them.

Clarinets, Horns, & Trumpets:

• Original parts are in A, E, and D. Transposed parts in Bb, C, and F are provided for convenience.

Saxophones:

• Avoid vibrato where possible, but a subtle classical vibrato is acceptable, particularly when matching other woodwinds.

Baritone Saxophone:

• Take low written A naturals 8va if your instrument cannot reach them.

Bass Clarinet:

• If low C notes are unplayable, play them 8va. An alternate bass clarinet part (transposed from the first bassoon) is available.

Brass

• Louder climactic passages should convey power, similar to “throttling up a vehicle,” but avoid overplaying.

• High strings and winds should maintain a rich, full texture even on passages marked mezzo-forte or louder.

Strings

• In the fugue-inspired passage, emulate a Baroque style, then allow the woodwinds to carry the melody naturally.

• Divisi parts must be recorded completely, not partially.

• Aim for a medium-sized string section sound.

Woodwinds & Brass

• Multiple submissions per part are encouraged for this project, reverting to previous submission rules.

Timpani

• Sign-ups are first-come, first-served. Beethoven wrote no additional percussion for this work.

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