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Full orchestral scores and parts are available for these new, original, exciting show-starters: |
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Incompatibility Issues
As many of our daily activities are taken over
by the computer, a host of issues arise, and inevitably lead to trouble.
Everything starts off hunky-dory. Then, in an abruptly new key, things
take a turn for the worse. A series of error messages add stress and
confusion, making progress difficult. Constantly hitting brick walls,
frustration builds. Just as suddenly, and without explanation, things
seem to right themselves with a tidy 3-part fugue, as if all components are
working together again in harmony. This builds to a reprise of the
"all-is-well" theme, until a brief reminder of trouble ends this episode. Scored for: Piccolo, Flutes I-II, Oboes I-II, Clarinets I-II, Bassoons I-II, Horns in F I-II, Trumpets I-II, Trombones I-II, Tuba, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Violins I-II, Violas, Cellos, Double Bass
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Agitate
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Some things cannot be left alone.
Whether it's an individual who just likes to stir things up, or a feeling
that something's not right, everyone at one time has felt agitated.
Each instrument section here has a chance to stir the pot. This moody
piece offers challenging parts for experienced orchestras. Lively
tremelos and staccatos generate agitation, contrasted by slow and
sometimes ominous melodies. Agitate is an all acoustic work for
full orchestra, looking for it's world premier. Scored for: Piccolo, Flutes I-II, Oboes I-II, Clarinets I-II alt. Bass Cl., Bassoons, Horns in F I-II, Trumpets I-II, Trombones I-II, Tuba, Snare Drum, Cymbals, 3 Timpani, Violins I-II, Violas, Cellos, Contrabass
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Watching the Clock
If you're familiar with the phrase "hurry up and
wait," you'll understand the many moods of Watching the Clock. Though
time remains constant, our perceptions of it change in speed. A brief
calm intro is quickly contrasted by a hurried "ticking" bed, with a slowly
moving theme superimposed over it. Interrupted by brief moments of
building frustration, as if the hands of the clock are moving to slowly, the
paced rhythms continue. A slow interlude interlude could be a sign of
surrender to nature's time superiority, or it could simply be the lunch
break in a busy work day when "it's okay" if time seems to pass more slowly.
The relentless pace resumes and builds, until a final ritardando ends this
busy day. Scored for: Synthesizer (with one-button
patch/program change), Flutes I-II, Oboes I-II, Clarinets I-II, Bass
Clarinet, Bassoons I-II, Horns in F I-II, Trumpets I-II, Trombones I-II,
Tuba, Timpani, Violins I-II, Violas, Cellos, Double Bass
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Dreamcycles
The sleepy intro droops into a slightly
dissonant chord, which signals the beginning of the dreams. If you've ever
noticed someone twitching as they sleep, you'll understand what comes next.
Just as sleep has its cycles, dreams stretch and compress, morph and change.
A synthesizer adds a touch of surrealism that reminds us "it's only a
dream." As an integrated player in the orchestra, the synth adds color
and timbre, shining through on its own only occasionally. Various scenarios
play out, until the cycle ends with that familiar dry-sounding mechanical
alarm clock. Scored for: Synthesizer (with one-button patch/program change), Flutes, Oboes, English Horn, Clarinets, Bassoons, Horns in F I-II, Trumpets I-II, Trombones I-II, Tuba, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Violins I-II, Violas, Cellos, Double Bass.
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Duet for Any Two Keyboards This duet is scored for either one player
with two keyboards (likely stacked atop one another), or two players, with
different instruments. All that's needed, are two hands. The
version heard here is for piano and synthesizer, but any two keyboards
will do.
Experimentation is encouraged, especially if electronic sounds are used.
The piece makes for a challenging educational exercise for a talented
student or aspiring pop keyboardist, in playing stacked instruments.
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Concerto
#2 for Synthesizer and Orchestra, 1st Mov't
NEW The 2nd Concerto
re-establishes the synth's parity with the orchestra, by adding new sounds
at every turn. As a versatile chameleon soloist, the synthesizer re-invents
itself continuously. The 1st mov't is a spirited showcase of a synth's best
talents: quick, sharp, sometimes quirky sounds, and often repeated notes and
patterns. With many rubato, slowing and accelerating tempo changes, the
synth is given a wide open opportunity to shed it's reputation of being
mechanical and unfeeling. The piece is perfect for a university or community
orchestra, with a talented young keyboardist, and an eye to the future.
More movements available soon.
Individual Movements Score and Parts (Printed) - $125 each |
Four at a Time, Please! Four-part harmony is the basis
for much ensemble music. This piece has four lively parts and can be
scored for just about any four instruments you like. It would make a
great educational tool in applied music settings. Currently, scores
are available for string quartet, saxes, brass, and basic S.A.T.B. which can
be used as a template for orchestration classes. The full orchestral
score alternates instrumentation throughout, so that only four parts are
playing at a time, until the very end, when everyone chimes in. Click
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Public Transit A ride on any public transit (train, bus or
trolley) can be entertaining and interesting. While most people sit in
their own private worlds, alot of body language can be read. The
driving pace (sorry about the pun) is steady, while the semi-ethnic moods
and melodies change. It's a fairly quick ride, in a vehicle that waits
for no one. Scored for: Two Synthesizers, Flutes,
Oboes, Clarinets, Alto Sax I-II, Bassoons, Horns in F I-II, Trumpets I-II,
Trombones I-II, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Violins I-II, Violas, Cellos, Double
Bass
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"Electronic" Symphony #1 in D-minor, 1st Mov't |
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"Electronic" Symphony #1 in D-minor, 2nd Mov't |
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"Electronic" Symphony #1 in D-minor, 3rd Mov't |
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"Electronic" Symphony #1 in D-minor, 4th Mov't |
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