A Quickening

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Flute 4, Flute 5, Flute 6, Alto Flute 1, Alto Flute 2, Bass Flute 1, Bass Flute 2, Contrabass Flute, Subcontrabass Flute, Marimba, Crotales, Glockenspiel, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3 — The composer's exploration of the capabilities of a group of like instruments encompasses the full range of "tone, texture, and tempo" in a multi-faceted work. Solo passages feature individuals, while other sections create a "macro-instrument" from the whole. Parts are provided for piccolo, 6 flutes, 2 alto flutes, 2 bass flutes, contra bass flute, sub-contra bass flute (optional), marimba, and 2 percussionists. For advanced performers. Dur.: 12'