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'''Year''': 2007<br /-->
 
'''Year''': 2007<br /-->
 
'''Duration''':  c. 13:00<br /-->
 
'''Duration''':  c. 13:00<br /-->
'''Difficulty''':  (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
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'''Difficulty''':  Grade 4 (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
 
'''Publisher''': [[C. Alan Publications]]<br /-->
 
'''Publisher''': [[C. Alan Publications]]<br /-->
 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $46.00 &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->
 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $46.00 &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->
  
 
==Movements==
 
==Movements==
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Mvmt. 1 - Rising Pillars
  
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Mvmt. 2 - Nocturne
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Mvmt. 3 - The Work Day
 
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== Instrumentation ==
 
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== Program Notes ==
 
== Program Notes ==
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The compositional melodic and harmonic material was derived from the actual audio frequencies of a whale recorded off the coast of Maui in February of 2009. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and the oboe stating the main theme in F Lydian. The theme is repeated in a steady tempo with the marimba and vibes providing the harmonic support. The middle of the work is fast and rhythmic making use of traditional instruments of the Pacific Islands, particularly the Hawaiian Ipu and the Tahitian Toere. The melodic lines of the oboe are realized from the frequencies taken from a middle portion of the audio whale song. The piece returns to the opening theme and ends calmly with the audio recording of the humpback whale mixed in with the harmonic fabric. The work is dedicated to Dr. James Darling and the Whale Trust of Paia, Hawai'i. "Kohola" was premiered on February 4, 2010 at the Festival of Contemporary Art Music on the Washington State University campus.
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Edifice was commissioned by Washington State University for the dedication of the new addition to French Administration known as the Lighty Building and received it's world premier on October 19, 1996. It was originally written for trumpet and electronic percussion using the Roland Octopad Trigger System controlling a Roland MT-32 Sound Module. The 2007 version is a re-orchestration of the synthesizer sounds for traditional percussion instruments.
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Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising Pillars, captures the building's physical structure made up of high ceilings and tall support columns. The second, Nocturne represents the mood of the building in the dead of night when all is quiet. The final movement is entitled The Work Day and is intended to humorously capture the daily "hustle and bustle" of day-to-day employment. The re-orchestrated version received it’s premier on February 9, 2007 at the WSU Festival of Contemporary Art Music in Pullman, WA. It was performed by the Washington State University Percussion Ensemble under the direction of the composer with David Turnbull as trumpet soloist.<ref>http://www.c-alanpublications.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAPC&Product_Code=17310</ref>
  
• The recorded whale song is optional at the end of the piece. If it is used, the recording begins at measure 151. The recording may be downloaded at: http://www.c-alanpublications.com/mp3/kohol-whales.mp3
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==Awards==
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== Commercial Discography==
 
== Commercial Discography==
 
 
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=== Online Recordings ===
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==Recent Performances==
 
==Recent Performances==

Latest revision as of 10:33, 3 May 2019

David Jarvis


General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 13:00
Difficulty: Grade 4 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $46.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Movements

Mvmt. 1 - Rising Pillars

Mvmt. 2 - Nocturne

Mvmt. 3 - The Work Day

Instrumentation

Player I: Xylophone, 4-oct Marimba, Metal Pipe, Brake Drum, Suspended Cymbal, 2 Woodblocks, 2 Large Bass Drums
Player II: 4.3-oct Marimba, Vibraphone, 3 Tin Cans
Player III: Vibraphone, Claves
Player IV: Bells, Crotales, Suspended Cymbals, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Player V: 5-oct Marimba, Temple Blocks, Electric Buzzer or Bell
Player VI: Timpani & Hi-Hat

Trumpet

Program Notes

Edifice was commissioned by Washington State University for the dedication of the new addition to French Administration known as the Lighty Building and received it's world premier on October 19, 1996. It was originally written for trumpet and electronic percussion using the Roland Octopad Trigger System controlling a Roland MT-32 Sound Module. The 2007 version is a re-orchestration of the synthesizer sounds for traditional percussion instruments.

Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising Pillars, captures the building's physical structure made up of high ceilings and tall support columns. The second, Nocturne represents the mood of the building in the dead of night when all is quiet. The final movement is entitled The Work Day and is intended to humorously capture the daily "hustle and bustle" of day-to-day employment. The re-orchestrated version received it’s premier on February 9, 2007 at the WSU Festival of Contemporary Art Music in Pullman, WA. It was performed by the Washington State University Percussion Ensemble under the direction of the composer with David Turnbull as trumpet soloist.[1]


Awards

Commercial Discography

Online Recordings

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{{#multimediaitem:SoundCloud|135505463|1-Rising-Pillars-from-edifice }}
{{#multimediaitem:SoundCloud|135505584|2-Nocturne-from-edifice }}
{{#multimediaitem:SoundCloud|135505417|3-The-Work-Day-from-edifice }}

Recent Performances

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

a.s. of 1991 - Drum Set; Electronics
Digga-digga-digga-digga-digga-digga-digga-digga-DEEGOT - Percussion Duo
Edifice - Percussion Sextet; Trumpet
Fanfare: Beijing 1989 - Percussion Quintet
Jungle Walk - Marimba
Kohalo - Percussion Quartet; Oboe, (or Bb Clarinet or Soprano Saxophone)
Macbeth and MacDonwald - Multiple Percussion; Trumpet
Tusk! - Percussion Octet


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