| | Well the semester went out with a whimper. I had to rush to put together my final paper for prog rock. (15 pages about the state fusion in the mid 70's) But I guess most of you who might read this still have another week left so I'll refrain from gloating.
My main reason for this post is to get some feedback on a project I'm currently working on. I've been asked to write a tuba quartet (2 tubas and 2 euphoniums) for the international tuba euphonium conference on June 25. My first inclination is to write some kind of suite of songs or dance pieces. (i.e. Tango, something slow and mysterious, and Funk) Lately though I've been thinking that something based on southern prison or work songs might be a good way to go. Tubas are kind of the working class of the orchestra/band.
I've also been throwing around the idea of writing something in the style of Javanese gamelan or the music of the Baka (pygmy) people of central Africa. (I know... My brain is all over the place) I just want to avoid the standard blah sound of most traditional tuba quartets. The tough part of this project is the 6 min. minimum, the low register, and the limited timbre. (compared to a string quartet or a larger ensemble)
So.
Anyone have any ideas?
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| | Posted 5/12/2006 1:12 PM - 4 Views - 2 eProps - 1 Comment
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