Wake for K.G.
Complete Work Title:
Wake for K.G. — a ritual for brass and percussion
Performance Medium:
5 brass instruments (horns, flügelhorns, euphoniums, tubas, ad libitum) and 3 percussion (snare drums, bass drums, tam-tams)
Duration:
c.7:00
Dedication:
in memoriam Kenneth Gaburo (1926-1993)
Date Composed:
February 1993
Performance Information:
• The score utilizes graphic notation throughout.
• Brass players are to use practice mutes, plungers, towels, cloths, or some combination of these to attain the most diffuse, unfocused, and distant sound possible; as a result, the pitch/intonation of each instrument is affected in erratic ways.
• The work may also be played by a larger brass complement, by assigning multiple performers to each part.
Performance History:
MSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble; Earle Louder, conductor:
• 15 March 1994; Morehead State University (Morehead, KY) — MSU New Music Festival
Nova Ensemble; Joseph Klein, conductor:
• 12 March 1993; University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
Downloads & Links:
audio recording (mp3)
Performance recorded 12 March 1993, University of North Texas; Joseph Klein, Nova Ensemble.
score (pdf)
