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While they are ordered in a manner that the composer finds dramatically compelling, performers should feel free to play them in a different order if they like. Each Sqwonklet is also designed to stand alone as a complete piece, and performers should feel free to perform as many or as few of the Sqwonklets on a program as they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe two bass clarinet parts are generally divided throughout with the first part playing the higher and more melodic parts, and the second part playing lower and more groove-based parts. They are divided this way so that if there are players who are less comfortable playing high, they can stick to the second part. 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