Monthly Archives: December 2017
Years Gone By
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 208 – Considering the years gone by. Considering the years gone by To be a giant I walk away This is a haiku by Takahama Kyoshi. At this point in my life … Continue reading
Saturnalia
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival to honor the god Saturn, held on December 17th. Changes to the Roman calendar moved Saturnalia to December 25th, and it is reasonable to argue that the date was appropriated by Christians to celebrate … Continue reading
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Magnify Amplify
This piece was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0312: Amplify/Magnify The idea of this piece was to select a sound or piece of music and amplify, magnify, and contrast the two ideas. I swapped the first two movements … Continue reading
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Into The Mist
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 207 – the woman. the woman leads into the mist — low tide beach This is a haiku by Kobayashi Issa. It was written for String Quartet. Into The Mist – Score
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Snow Stopped
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 206 – Snow stopped. Snow stopped in the voices of children the sun shines This is a haiku by Ozaki Hōsai. It was written for four Violins and two Cellos. Snow Stopped … Continue reading
Leaves In The Street, 1957
Leaves In The Street, 1957 was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0310: From Memory. When I was much younger I would watch my father rake our leaves out to the street. As he collected the leaves in the … Continue reading
Posted in Anvil, Castanets, Crotales, Roto-toms, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Triangle, Violin, Whip
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In Times Of War
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 205 – shrapnel. shrapnel brings from the grove of trees a circle of birds This is a haiku by Georges Sabiron, who lost his life in the trenches of northern France in … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Cello, Horn, Oboe, Timpani, Trombone, Vibraphone, Violin
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This Ruined House
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 204. the pear blossoming… after the battle this ruined house This is a haiku by Masaoka Shiki, the first to use the word “haiku”. It was written for Clarinet, Flute, Viola, Cello … Continue reading
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Racket In My Head 