Four Tones Four Ways (2018), for winds & brass in 10 parts, plus percussion

Each of these short movements seeks to capture a different mood using the same essential motive: C-Eb-Bb-A. Originally scored for piccolo, 2 flutes, clarinet in Bb, bass clarinet in Bb, Alto Sax in Eb, 2 two trumpets in Bb, Trombone, Baritone Horn, and Percussion (1 player). The percussion part can be distributed among 2 or even 3 players; it was written for an extraordinary student player who devised a trap set with which he could cover the entire part. The titles say all there is to say about the content of each movement.

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I. Restlessly (about 2:50)

II. Resolutely (about 3:45)

III. Ruefully (about 5:15)

IV. Recklessly (about 3:00)