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Auroras (Solo Glockenspiel + Electronics)

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Genre: Solo Glockenspiel with optional audio track
# of Players: 1
Level: Medium | Duration: 13:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2018

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  • Notes & Instrumentation

    Auroras is a 5-movement work for solo glockenspiel & electronics representing some of the breathtaking colors seen in these rare phenomena and are depicted by various textures, moods, and harmonic languages or structures that have always spoken to the composer personally as feeling/sounding celestial.

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    Genre: Solo Glockenspiel with optional audio track | # of Players: 1
    Level: Medium | Duration: 13:00

    Instrumentation
    Solo Glockenspiel
    (optional atmospheric audio track)

    Program Notes
    The five movements of Auroras represent some of the breathtaking colors seen in these rare phenomena and are depicted by various textures, moods, and harmonic languages or structures that have always spoken to me personally as feeling/sounding celestial.

    Auroras for solo glockenspiel was commissioned by Austin Schmidt and is dedicated to my dear friend Omar Carmenates.

    Performance Notes
    The optional audio tracks represent the black of space seen behind each magnificent Aurora. They are admittedly simple in composition and should never overpower the solo, but will certainly enhance any performance greatly should the technology be available. Each track is initiated prior to the beginning of movements 1, 3, and 5, but during movements 2 and 4 as indicated. Though nothing needs to be “aligned” vertically throughout, being near the indicated tempo of each movement will certainly elevate the perceived cohesion of the audio track and solo part. As a general rule for movements 1, 3, and 5: wait 5 seconds after initiating a track before beginning to play. No single performance would and should be the same, so embrace this spontaneity and have fun exploring the possible variations you can create between the solo and audio.

    Finally, I would encourage performers to spend a good amount of time trying different mallets until your touch, the instrument being used, and the mallets chosen really make the piece as a whole speak with great beauty.

    -CH

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    • Auroras (solo glockenspiel + electronics) - Chad Heiny

      Performed by Brett Williams Dietz Published by C. Alan Publications (http://c-alanpublications.com/auroras/) Instrumentation: Solo Glockenspiel Optional Electronic Track AURORAS (SOLO GLOCKENSPIEL + ELECTRONICS) - CHAD HEINY "Auroras" is a 5-movement work for solo glockenspiel & electronics representing some of the breathtaking colors seen in these rare phenomena and are depicted by various textures, moods, and harmonic languages or structures that have always spoken to the composer personally as feeling/sounding celestial.
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    1. Percussive Notes New Literature Review

      I’m always excited to hear new works by Chad Heiny. He has composed many exciting pieces, and this is a wonderful addition to his catalog of works. This beautiful work is split into five movements named for the colors seen in auroras. The first, second, and fourth movements require four mallets. Each movement has a different character, so access to a wide variety of glockenspiel mallets is recommended to find which will work best for each movement.

      Backing audio tracks are available for each movement and are recommended. They add an atmospheric quality to the piece that reinforces the celestial theme. The backing tracks are not meant to line up with the glockenspiel part, so complex monitoring setups are not needed. The backing tracks for movements I, III, and V begin before the glockenspiel part, but there are cues for beginning the tracks in movements II and IV, so the computer/audio player should be positioned close to the performer. This is an excellent work for advanced high school, college, and professional recitals. If you love solo glockenspiel, check this out.

      Brian Elizondo
      Percussive Notes
      Vol. 57, No. 4, September 2019
      on Jul 15th 2022

    2. Stunningly beautiful

      This piece is very lush and creates a great bed for expression. It is mostly sight readable for a professional level player which leaves space to focus on shape and musicality. Would be great for intermediate students to develop phrasing and emotion in their playing. on Dec 27th 2018

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