Category Archives: Viola
Bitter Winter Wind
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku309 – bitter winter wind bitter winter wind ends there — sound of the sea The haiku is by Ikenishi Gonsui (1650–1722), a haiku poet from Nara who settled permanently in Kyoto in … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Chorus, Organ, String Bass, Viola
Tagged Alto, Bass, Cello, Naviarhaiku309, Organ, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Tenor, Viola
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Innumerable Stars
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku307 – Innumerable stars Innumerable stars Looks like floated algae In my mind The haiku is by Dakotsu Iida, a Japanese haiku poet from what is now part of the city of Fuefuki, … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola
Tagged Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Horn, Naviarhaiku307, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola
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Connection String
Connection String was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0412: One Chord Wonder Step 1: Choose a chord, any chord. Step 2: Make a list of the notes that the chord is comprised of. Step 3: Record a piece … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, Clarinet, disquiet0412, Flute, Horn, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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Walking The Sky
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku305 – Walking the sky Walking the sky a clear moon all alone The haiku is by Ogiwara Seisensui, a Japanese haiku poet active during the Taishō and Showa periods of Japan. He … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, Horn, Naviarhaiku305, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Viola, Violin
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Reflections
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku304 – reflection reflection in the water a traveler The haiku is by wandering poet and ascetic Zen priest, Santōka, who was a disciple of Ogiwara Seisensui, one of the first poets to … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Flute, Oboe, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Flute, naviarhaiku304, Oboe, Racket In My Head, Solo Cello, Solo Viola, Solo Violin, Vibraphone
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Autumn Wind
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku303 – Whenever I speak Whenever I speak My lips are chilled— Autumn wind. The haiku is by Basho. This poem has become a well-known Japanese proverb, meaning “It is better to leave … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, String Bass, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, naviarhaiku302, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Viola, Violin
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No Food In The House
No Food In The House piece was based on a haiku I wrote: No food in the house Someone please go to the store Finally, dinner! The piece is in three parts, each part relating to a line in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Cymbals, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Tubular Bells, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, Clarinet, Cymbals, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Tubular Bells, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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