This is the third movement of a composition for euphonium and piano at a college level. It is being composed
through a commissioning consortium where each participant pays a small
fee that is refundable and receives score and parts, local
premiere rights and an inclusion in the dedication. For more information
about the consortium, please visit http://www.cooppress.net/page9/page385/index.htmlhttp://www.cooppress.net/page9/page385/index.html
The
composition for euphonium piano is a series of intermezzi in a third
stream style. Third Stream is a combination of classical and jazz
elements. The third intermezzo is in a Lento tempo and while it is metered with a quarter note pulse, the music feels unmetered. This fits with the free, moody nature of the movement that wanders in tonality as well. The form is loosely ABABCA but it is obscured by motives each section appearing in other sections and by the euphonium and piano exchanging melodic material. The accompaniment is also sparse and coloristic utilizing the full range of the piano.
I
export my Sibelius Music Notation file as a movie (new to version 7.5).
I also use Noteperformer software for the sounds. These are sample
sounds, but the software also includes an algorithm that
reads ahead in the music and phrases the music according to context,
therefore making the realization closer to live performance. I upload
these videos to youtube and embed the video for each
movement. I hope that this technology allows the reader to have an
easier experience and a more realistic performance. To see
and hear what I have discussed, go to http://www.cooppress.net/Intermezzi_blog.html.
As always, your comments are appreciated.
Dr. B
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