Portal (2007)

Portal (2007) for trombone solo is in four sections and was commissioned by Lauren Husting. I was asked to write a fanfare-like piece as an "appetizer" for her recital. In general, a fanfare is associated with the arrival of a dignitary and was historically performed by natural instruments. The use of tonally-based pitch materials and simple rhythm is a primary idea at the beginning of the opening section. Chromatic interval relationships are used to push away from a tonal key center. The second section is a variation of the first section with short rhythmic segments. As a contrast to the first and second sections, the third section is played with a mute (soft cloth), has a slower tempo, and a more flowing contour than the previous sections. Tonality is more ambiguous in this section. The first theme returns in the closing section of the work.

Portal for Trombone Solo.pdf
Portal_Alto Saxophone.pdf

for Trombone solo

for Alto Saxophone solo

1 st. Mov.

2nd. Mov.

3rd. Mov.

4th. Mov.

Commissioner Lauren Husting Link

http://copperstreetbrass.com

Recording

Alto Saxophone player Chiaki Hanafusa

UNT, TX Summer 2007

Engineer Andy Rivera

Photo by Patrick Heathcock

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PERFORMANCE

† performed by the commissioner Lauren Husting at Recital Hall. UNT Denton, TX USA March 28, 2007

† *World Premiere was performed by the commissioner, Lauren Husting at Spectrum Concert, University of North Texas USA March 26, 2007