Games, Concerto for Clarinet & Wind Symphony (2006)

 

Gameswas composed for the gifted clarinetist Caroline Hartig. Caroline gave the premeire performance on October 25 with the Michigan State University Wind Symphony, Kevin Sedatole conductor.

 

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GAMES - Remarks to audience

 

Performance material available from the composer.

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Scored for Piccolo, Flutes 1, 2, 3; Oboes 1, 2 English Horn; Solo Clarinet (Bb); Bassoons 1, 2, Contra Bassoon; Alto Saxophones 1, 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1, 2, 3 (Bb); Horns 1, 2 (F); Trombones 1, 2, Bass Trombone; Euphonium, Tuba; Percussion 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. One player per part.

 

Duration: 18 minutes.

 

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Program notes

Needless to say, Gamesis a playful work. The titles of the movements tell it all: Checkmate, Table Tennis, Sky Diving, Tour de France, and Trampoline. Half the fun of composing for a brilliant soloist is working that soloist’s personality into the musical ideas. This I did with Games/ Thank you, Carloine, for your enthusiasm and spark.

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