Abstract
This creative research project investigates the ways in which an original folk-dance inspired composition (featuring a Bulgarian 7/8 Rachenitsa rhythm and modal (phrygian) melody) is able to absorb jazz harmonization and arrangement techniques.
Instrumentation: Soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trombone, tuba, piano accordion, bouzouki, double bass, and two drummers.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Requires at least one soloist to be able to improvise in a modal harmonic setting
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Create NSW. commissioned by Mara Music for the Mara Big Band project. This commission was funded by Create NSW as part of the NSW state government’s arts program.
First performance: by Mara Big Band — 2 Mar 2022. Parramatta Riverside Theatre, NSW
Instrumentation: Soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trombone, tuba, piano accordion, bouzouki, double bass, and two drummers.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Requires at least one soloist to be able to improvise in a modal harmonic setting
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Create NSW. commissioned by Mara Music for the Mara Big Band project. This commission was funded by Create NSW as part of the NSW state government’s arts program.
First performance: by Mara Big Band — 2 Mar 2022. Parramatta Riverside Theatre, NSW
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | The Australian Music Centre |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |