🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： New Orleans Jazz Style – Mardi Gras

From Gillock’s New Orleans Jazz Style, this lively piece evokes the excitement of Mardi Gras, the final day of Carnival. Its buoyant rhythms and springing syncopations propel the music forward, while the flow suggests changing scenes and builds toward a festive sense of excitement. Highlights include passages in which the melody and accompaniment seem to converse, as well as moments whose character changes through the placement of accents. In performance, keep the left-hand rhythm steady and bring out the melody in the right hand with brightness. Avoid striking the accents too heavily; maintaining a light bounce and a strong sense of forward motion is essential.