Mélange

February 2006
Duration: c. 2.15
Instrumentation: Solo Trombone

Program Notes

The french word Mélange means mixture or medley. While writing the piece, I found myself coming up with different ideas, not quite sure how to fit them together. These ideas did have certain aspects in common though: the intervals of seconds, fifths, and sevenths, as well as the centering on the fundamental pitches of the trombone (Bb and F). I developed the different themes to create fluency among them, especially in rhythm and articulation, eventually creating a disjunctive yet complete piece. There are three "parts" to the piece, creating a roadmap which flows through the tonal centers of Bb, A, and back to Bb.

Performances

Stefanie Acevedo
Trombone
December 5, 2008 - ArtsXtravaganza
Art Building, Bowling Green State University: Bowling Green, OH
Blair Castle
Trombone
April 1, 2008 - Senior Composition Recital
Baughman Center, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
Dr. Arthur Jennings
Trombone
February 19, 2008 - Low Brass Symposium
University Auditorium, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
Stefanie Acevedo
Trombone
June 21, 2007 (International Premiere)
Marble Hall, Mirabell Palace: Salzburg, Austria
Stefanie Acevedo
Trombone
February 20, 2007 - Junior Trombone Recital
School of Music, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
Stefanie Acevedo
Trombone
December 2006 - Brass Area Recital
School of Music, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
John Jenkins
Trombone
March 6, 2006 (Premiere) - Low Brass Recital
University Auditorium, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL

Selected Recordings

Blair Castle: April 1, 2008 - Baughman Center, University of Florida: Gainesville, FL

Stefanie Acevedo (International Premiere): June 21, 2007 - Marble Hall, Mirabell Palace: Salzburg, Austria

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