This piece explores the many different performance techniques and colors that can be achieved on the trumpet. It includes such modern touches as muted sections, extended passages of flutter tonguing, and low pedal tones. It was premiered in a special recital by Cliff Horn at Baylor University November 16, 2000.
Full Set $15.00
Casual Discussions – SZM014
(2000) for Marimba, Clarinet, and Piano
Dur: 4:15
Instrumentation: Clarinet in Bb, Marimba and Piano
This piece is a musical realization of a somewhat whimsical conversation between these three instruments. Each instrument is featured in cadenza-like solo sections, allowing them to “voice” their own thoughts, as well as throwing them out into the mix. This piece received it’s premier in the spring of 2001 by Sara Fojtasek (percussion) and Angela Acker (clarinet) in a recital given at Baylor University. This piece is now published by C. Alan Music Publishers and may be purchased through their website or your local music retailer.
Dur: ?????
Instrumentation: four unsuspecting and understanding people
This “piece” is my own personal tribute to the genius of 2th Century master composer John Cage. To perform the work, each “performer is been supplied with a sealed envelope that contains a list of four instructions. They will see their instructions for the first time on stage, so their responses will be entirely spontaneous and the audience will be present at the moment of inspiration (or horror)! The “timekeeper” will haev previously selected the lengths of time that the “performance” will be allowed to continue. Even I can’t predict what may happen! Sit back, relax and enjoy . . . and don’t be afraid if some of the “performers” try to pull you into the act! This piece was first “performed” in the fall of 2000 at Baylor University.
Full Set $15.00
Four Sketches for Trumpet – SZM016
(2000)
Dur: 6:10
Instrumentation: Trumpet in Bb, Piano
This piece is comprised of four interrelated sketches. Each of the movements presents a common theme in slightly varied for and much use is made, and emphasis placed on, the interval of a tritone. Movement one could almost be titled “a study in counting.” This movement is a lively discussion between the trumpet and piano, in which one or both instruments play in, around, and off of one another’s lines. Movement two is a variation of what can only be compared to a modern waltz perhaps. While most of this section is in division of three, there are enough subtle deviations from this traditional setting to set off the average listener. Movement three is subtitled “song.” This portion attempts to explore the highly lyrical and song-like abilities of the trumpet. Movement four is a return to the lively tempo of the opening movement. Once again, the piano and trumpet are set against one another in a race for the finish. This quirky final movement comes complete with a never ending (possibly) section of record skipping repeats near its conclusion.
This piece was composed as an experiment in dissonance and extended harmony. The piece is glued together by several unifying motives and themes. Phantoms is a musical representation of the dark half of humanity. Sadness, depression, solitude, insanity, and pure chaos are all well represented here. This piece also allows the performer to express themselves in a short improvisatory section near the conclusion. $45.00
Full Score $10.00
Full Set $50.00
Passing By - SZM018
(2000)– A Chandler/Rabalais motion picture.
This is a short film containing a powerful commentary on the stereotypes of modern society and the loss of innocence from one generation to the next. The score was composed for a small wind ensemble and piano. Unfortunately, much of the best music produced for the film was lost in editing, but the original score still remains.
