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Mezzo-Soprano, Tuba, Piano, and Percussion
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8
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Composer's Note:
White Dwarf (referencing a newly discovered star) is a setting of whimsical and, at times, sardonic poems by the late John Updike. Having observed a number of performances of this work, I can safely say that audiences have enjoyed this work immensely.
First Perfomance
Freda Herseth, m-s; Martin Katz, pno; Fritz Kaenzig, tba; Michael Udow, perc., 2005
Recording
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Text Language - Non English
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Text Source/Author
John Updike
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Ensemble Type
solo voice(s)+2 to 6 instruments
Genre/Theme
poet/author featured
Instrument
Mezzo-Soprano
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tuba
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piano
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Percussion
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$22.00 score and parts
$17.50 score only
Two scores needed for performance.
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$22.00 score and parts
$17.50 score only
Two scores needed for performance.
Vocal Range: C4 - G5
Percussion Needed:
Concert Bass Drum with medium mallet and rattan snapped against the head, Suspended Cymbal with wooden stick, Slapstick (Whip), Pop Gun, and Baby Cry (played onstage by the Mezzo-soprano)