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Saxophone Quartet
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Year Authored (or revised)
Duration (min)
8
Movements
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Description
Composer's Note:
While diddling around on another project, I happened upon the opening gesture of Whirligigs. I spent some time with the new motive, but soon realized that it would not fit the piece at hand. The close-knit harmonies and counterpoint reminded me of saxophone sections from the Big Band Era. The idea developed further into an intricately woven imitative counterpoint. This exciting new texture brought to mind a new image: a field of whirling gizmos, frantically spinning in a strong breeze. Whirligigs was born from these basic elements.
First Perfomance
Arizona State University, March 2004
Recording
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Text Language - Non English
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Title Number
Ensemble Type
instrumental quartet
Genre/Theme
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Instrument
soprano saxophone
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alto saxophone
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tenor saxophone
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baritone saxophone
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$31.00 score and 4 parts
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$31.00 score and 4 parts
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