That time of year has rolled around once again, composition course has began and is running full swing. For the first project this term we have to write for 4/5 instruments and again tonality is not allowed, at least this time it's not a total system shock :) I'm writing my composition for Clarinet, Trombone, Piano, Saxophone/Xaphoon. A Xaphoon for the record kinda looks like a recorder only with a sax reed, and has a distinct sound. I've got about a minute and half written so far and I'm not sure where to go next. I had my piece played in class and the feedback was that I was teetering on the edge of tonality but still within the guidelines of the project. Also my piece was described as being quite manic with a very thick texture. Unlike many of my colleauges I do not have an ispiration for this piece, all I know is that I wanted it to include the Xaphoon.
I'm trying to find an inspiration for this piece, and I know I'll come up with something eventually. (You would think the xaphoon alone would be enough, but sadly no.) I do know that I like the manic feel of my piece, and while I don't intend to have the entire thing like that the section will remain a part of my work.
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