Bulgarian Women’s Choir 15-20
Bulgarian Women’s Choir 15-20
Bulgarian Women’s Choir 15-20
For women’s choir “One not One” was inspired by the philosophical relationships between the concept of one and many. The work was influenced by the melodic and rhythmic structures in Balkan music, as well as the musical form and percussive elements found in the music of Tokelau, a Polynesian island that is slowly disappearing under water due to the effects of global warming.
In Our Hands, a Canvas is a sonic representation of the philosophical concept that perception is a main facet of human creativity. The melodic and harmonic framework was inspired by Balinese gamelan music, which uses gongan, a cyclical structure, as well as kotekan, or interlocking parts. A technique similar to ombak, the shimmering vibration that occurs when gongs are tuned slightly apart from each other, is also used. The piece alternates between sections of formal structure and sections that give performers freedom within a set of parameters. The meaning of the work is created by the audience’s perceptions. This work was funded in part by the Composer Assistance Program of New Music USA.
Women’s Choir
Min. 15 Sopranos, 15 Altos
Piccolo
Flutes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oboe 1, 2
Clarinet 1, 2, 3, 4
Bass Clarinet Bassoon
Alto Sax 1, 2
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax with low “A” capability
Trumpet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
F-Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2, 3, 4
Tuba 1, 2
Euphonium
Piano
Organ
Electric Guitar with individual amp and effects option
Percussion
PART 1
Timpani
Vibraphone (with bow), Tam Tam, Crotales
Percussion 1: 20’’ Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 2: Concert Bass Drum
PART 2
Timpani
Marimba, Crotales
Percussion 1: 20’’ Suspended Cymbal, Tam Tam, Ceng Ceng, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 2: Marching Bass Drum 4, Concert Bass Drum