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Fundamental Approach for Reed Quintet: A Method Book for Developing Chamber Musicians

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The reed quintet is an intriguing and innovative chamber ensemble that offers adistinctive soundscape to the genre of chamber music. Through significant efforts to legitimize the ensemble, the reed quintet now exists as a viable option for chamber musicians. However, a significant challenge remains in the limited accessibility of repertoire suitable for developing…

The reed quintet is an intriguing and innovative chamber ensemble that offers adistinctive soundscape to the genre of chamber music. Through significant efforts to legitimize the ensemble, the reed quintet now exists as a viable option for chamber musicians. However, a significant challenge remains in the limited accessibility of repertoire suitable for developing musicians interested in reed quintets. REED REVOLUTION: A Fundamental Approach to Reed Quintet represents a comprehensive solution, offering aspiring student chamber musicians the essential pedagogical tools and materials needed to excel in a reed quintet setting. This method book encompasses a wide array of strategies aimed at fostering a functional and collaborative ensemble, establishing foundational chamber music skills, and introducing five original compositions commissioned specifically for this project. With REED REVOLUTION, student reed quintets can begin their chamber music journey equipped with tools to become a successful ensemble prepared to explore the existing reed quintet repertoire. Additionally, the method book includes a collection of online resources and recordings, performed by the Arcane Reed Quintet, produced by Dr. Joshua Gardner, and recorded by Jin Studios, LLC. These resources include reference recordings and practice tracks for each instrument and the ensemble, serving as invaluable aids in the learning process.
ContributorsMacDonald, Benjamin Xavier (Author) / Creviston, Christopher (Thesis advisor) / Gardner, Joshua (Committee member) / Shea, Nicholas (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023

A recording project featuring four newly commissioned duets for clarinet and bass clarinet with tenor saxophone and bassoon

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Four new duets by different composers were commissioned for this project that utilize the clarinet and bass clarinet with tenor saxophone and bassoon. The pieces are Three Southwest Landscapes by Dan Caputo, Gestures by Michael Lanci, Connotations and Denotations by Jeffery Brooks, and Lyddimy by Thomas Breadon, Jr. The present…

Four new duets by different composers were commissioned for this project that utilize the clarinet and bass clarinet with tenor saxophone and bassoon. The pieces are Three Southwest Landscapes by Dan Caputo, Gestures by Michael Lanci, Connotations and Denotations by Jeffery Brooks, and Lyddimy by Thomas Breadon, Jr. The present document includes background information and a performance guide for each of the pieces. The guide gives recommendations to aid musicians wishing to perform these works. Also included are transcripts of interviews conducted with each composer and performer, as well as full scores of each piece. In addition to the document there are recordings of all four pieces.
ContributorsMiller, Audrey Jakub (Author) / Spring, Robert (Thesis advisor) / Gardner, Joshua T (Thesis advisor) / Creviston, Christopher (Committee member) / Hill, Gary (Committee member) / Rockmaker, Jody (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2014