Swagger for Amplified Bassoon, Brass Quintet, and Two Perc. (Score and Parts)
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Swagger for amplified bassoon, brass quintet and percussion was commissioned by Gabriel Beavers, who wanted a piece that would place the bassoon on an equal footing with the brass and percussion, and at times dominate it. Because the combined timbres of the amplified bassoon and forte brass have a beautiful rich sound, I was excited to write a piece that truly integrated the bassoon with the ensemble, as opposed to featuring the ensemble merely as an accompaniment to the solo bassoon. The bassoonist needs to have a great deal of confidence to pull off an effective performance of this work. It requires swagger.
