CONTEMPORARY WIND TRIO: CLARINET, SAXOPHONE & BASSOON

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SLIPPERY TRAPEZE

for wind trio

Duration:
10' minutes

Instrumentation:
clarinet, alto saxophone and bassoon

Year Composed:
2024

wind trio music

THEMES:

CIRCUS

CHARACTERS

SITUATIONS

Program Notes:

Slippery Trapeze is a witty composition for a wind trio consisting of clarinet, alto saxophone, and bassoon. It portrays situations that one usually finds in the circus, primarily from a backstage perspective.

The piece features five movements, starting with an Impatient Overture. This is followed by Shakey Rope, a tale of an acrobat who spots his mother-in-law from above. Next is Little Sneaky Waltz, which appears unexpectedly. Desolate Arena presents a lonely clown finding solace in the shadows of an empty tent, and the performance concludes with Hungry Band, a lively piece about a band racing to finish their set before they can eat.

Movements:

1. Impatient Overture

2. Shakey Rope
3. Little Sneaky Waltz

4. Desolate Arena

5. Hungry Band

The five movements are accompanied by text that can be announced beforehand by the players, if desired.