Andy introduces ‘idiomatic writing’ — creating compositions which make use of the unique capabilities of the instruments which will play them. He uses the wind quintet of ‘Umoja’ by the American composer Valerie Coleman and challenges you to explore the unusual sounds your instruments can make.
Quotations of audio and visual footage of ‘Umoja’: Ensemble Connect: Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja” for Wind Quintet and Imani Winds.
Extended technique excerpts from: Tony Parks, Extended Techiniques for Music Composition, matthiaszieglerflute and Laura Adkins Music.
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