A+: A “Precise” Prelude and An “Excellent” March by Thomas C. Duffy

Composer: Thomas C. Duffy
Grade: 3

Playing a wrong note can supposedly ruin a performance, but this composer wants the performers to do so in this clever march! The precise imprecision comes to life as students are asked to intentionally play wrong notes.

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This piece was performed and recorded by the University of Minnesota under the direction of Craig Kirchhoff, Jerry Luckhardt, and Emily Threinen.

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