Reilly Spitzfaden’s work Resonances is an interesting exploration of instrumental tone and gesture, a cat-and-mouse game of imitation.
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Lydia Jane Pugh – “Voul-ous enne p’tite goute?”
We will be taking a brief detour from edgy music by exploring the world of modality, jazz, and levity.
Read MoreDale Osterman – Ouroboros
Dale Osterman’s piece Ouroboros depicts the serpent that devours its own tail.
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Diogo Carvalho – “Reveal” for Guitar and Tape
There are times when musical notation simply does not suffice to both technically manifest, nor artistically describe, the music that is heard. This is the case with Diogo Carvalho’s piece Reveal.
Read MoreDavid T. Bridges – This Fragmented Old Man
David T. Bridges’s work This Fragmented Old Man fuses the energy of Elliott Carter, the rhythmic drive of Bela Bartok, and the harmonic fluidity of Igor Stravinsky to create an energetic, wild, slightly senile, and charming work based on the children’s counting song “This Old Man”
Read MoreMadhvi Chittoor – “Joy Within Reach” – Young Composer Score Call
Madhvi Chitoor is 5 years old, and composed a piano piece titled “Joy Within Reach.” The score can be found here, and a MIDI realization here: As one sees, this is a motivic piece based on an ascending pattern, from scale degree IV, to V, to VI, VII, and I. There is a clear development, […]
Read MoreKyle Grimm – Pitchforks and Crow’s Feet
Kyle Grimm’s music spans the gamut of media and instrumentation. A double bassist and dance collaborator, he also has experience working with ensembles and other performers. This is evident in his work “Pitchforks and Crow’s Feet”. The score can be found here: Pitchforks and Crow’s Feet for Flute, Cello, and Bass. This work relies heavily […]
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