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Publication Date

11-29-2007

Year of Release

2007

Note(s)

David Schoening, President, MU Chapter SCI

advisor: Dr. Mark Zanter

Robert Heath, clarinet

Tawny Burdine, cello

Mark Haas, piano

Patrick Billups, Jeff Blair, trombone

Callie Huff, flute

Laura Johnston, oboe

Alyssa Hughs, clarinet

Nick Amis, horn

Adam Stephenson, bassoon

Program Notes

Deciduous is a piece inspired by the environmental surrounding of the Appalachian Mountains. Similar to a folk song, the main melody is both recognizable and reoccurring. Each instrument has an' essential voice to contribute to the work. Deciduous evokes a relaxed feeling as it is a simple piece to interpret and to understand. Even though there is no intentional imagery in the work, the piece was written in reflection of nature and the environment.

Soul Tuning is meant to present the ideas of kundalini yoga. The main portion of the text is from mantras representing some of the concepts of these beliefs. Overall, this work is about purifying the self and the act of making oneself more "in tune" with existence. Also, the six primary Chakras are represented by a series of Oms which is spoken at six different pitches. Also, these syllables are doubled; the secondary line begins out of tune and by the end of the work is in unison.

Metacluster is a word that comes from the prefix meta, which means change, and the word cluster. Here, cluster is meant to represent a tone cluster. The choice of which tones to use in a cluster lies in a sound which occurs throughout the piece. A frequency analysis of this sound was made, and frequencies resembling E and F were the most amplified frequencies of the sound. As the title implies, this cluster changes. Trombones were chosen because of their ability to glissando and their ability to play multiphonics. Within the piece, the sounds have a constant struggle between organic and metallic timbres. However, it is discernable that an overall change of these timbres occurs from the start of the piece to the end.

The Wind Quintet was written over a span of two weeks near the beginning of summer 2007. It is modeled directly after the minuet and trio from Mozart's Trio, K. 498 for piano, clarinet, and viola. The minuet is in two parts, and begins with a quick dance in 7/4. The trio is divided into three parts. It is much slower, and begins with the same chord progression from the opening of the minuet. After the return of the minuet, a short coda follows. It slowly builds to the final statement of the main theme which concludes the third movement.

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Jomie Jazz Forum

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Fine Arts | Music | Music Performance

Marshall University Music Department Presents a Society of Composers, Composition Concert, David Schoening, President, MU Chapter SCI, advisor: Dr. Mark Zanter

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