Eighteen
orchestration solo saxophone, solo flute, solo tuba
duration 3:00
orchestration solo saxophone, solo flute, solo tuba
duration 3:00
Scored for solo saxophone 'Eighteen' is a dynamic exploration of rhythm, energy, angular intervals and melodic development. Notable for a sound world that also includes harmonics and false fingerings 'Eighteen' includes a quote from 'Happy Birthday' towards the end of the piece! Premiered by Andy Scott at Sound Festival 2007. This piece was written for Spencer Moran, commissioned by his music teacher & family to celebrate the occasion of his 18th birthday.
A strong internal pulse is the key to an effective performance of 'Eighteen', the rests being as important as the notes. Pay careful attention to given dynamics and articulation, which all add to the overall shape and form of the piece. 'Funky & Hard Edged' is the initial stylistic guide, indicating that 'Eighteen' should be played with a 'take no prisoners' attitude! Andy Scott.
The composer undertook a flute arrangement of the piece for virtuoso flute and saxophone player Andy Findon. Both the saxophone and flute versions of 'Eighteen' have been recorded by Andy Findon, on the CDs 'Density 21.5' (Nimbus Alliance NI 6157) and 'The Bad Tempered Flute - The Flute Music of Andy Scott' (Nimbus Alliance NI 6156).
The tuba version of Eighteen was arranged for and premiered by Les Neish, at ITEC in Linz, Austria in June 2012.
A strong internal pulse is the key to an effective performance of 'Eighteen', the rests being as important as the notes. Pay careful attention to given dynamics and articulation, which all add to the overall shape and form of the piece. 'Funky & Hard Edged' is the initial stylistic guide, indicating that 'Eighteen' should be played with a 'take no prisoners' attitude! Andy Scott.
The composer undertook a flute arrangement of the piece for virtuoso flute and saxophone player Andy Findon. Both the saxophone and flute versions of 'Eighteen' have been recorded by Andy Findon, on the CDs 'Density 21.5' (Nimbus Alliance NI 6157) and 'The Bad Tempered Flute - The Flute Music of Andy Scott' (Nimbus Alliance NI 6156).
The tuba version of Eighteen was arranged for and premiered by Les Neish, at ITEC in Linz, Austria in June 2012.