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As the first movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is
adaptable to many combinations of instruments. Designed to remind
the listener of the Renaissance style madrigal, in a modern
setting, it is a multi-versed composition that even contains the
fa-la-la section.
Rondo Energico is the fourth and final movement of Four Pieces for
Trumpet Ensemble. This work was commissioned by Richard B. Lehman,
who at the time, was the Trumpet Professor at Illinois State
University and the person with whom the composer studied while in
Graduate school. It was premiered by the I.S.U. Trumpet Ensemble in
the fall of 1982. It is written for 5 trumpets.
As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is
adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in
character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent tool
for teaching the rondo form as this piece follows an A, A1, B, A2,
C, A3 pattern. Each time the A section appears, it is slightly
different than before.
As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is
adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be
very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a
sense of longing or of personal loss.
Designed for beginning level instrumentalists, Partners n'
Sidekicks was written for a couple of my former students whose
musical energies were contagious. Though both very independent
players (a skill that served them well as they progressed), they
worked very well together, each challenging the other to be better.
So it is with this piece that allows each performer to present the
musical line as well as work together (in harmony) as the piece
progresses.
As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is
adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be
very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a
sense of longing or of personal loss.
The title of this piece, Three and Three-Quarters, is not meant as
some hidden cryptic message, but simply that of three performers
getting together for some musical fun in three-quarter time. It is
a lighthearted work, hence the subtitle "A Trivial Trifle."
This energetic work is dance-like in character with a touch of
frivolity. It brings to mind a more contemporary setting of the
moresca or Renaissance masque. It is also the third movement of the
trumpet suite Suite Divertissement with the other movements being
Marche Heroique and Vignette.
Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with
several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a
set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own
character.
Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with
several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a
set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own
character.
Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any
occasion. It has a "royal" or "regal" air about it, and is
adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It
is designed for the intermediate level performer, but can be played
by almost any level performer as ranges are small and rhythms
reasonably simple.
Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms
designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs
it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While
initially sounding sinister, it takes on a light-hearted respite
during the oasis that is the relative major. Not to be outdone, the
diabolical nature returns with a vengeance to send this piece to
its furious conclusion. The piece is dedicated to Mary Kay Godfrey,
who provided the materials necessary to complete this composition.
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