To Build a Bond So Strong - Josh Spaulding [DIGITAL]

To Build a Bond So Strong is a duet for Vibraphone and Alto Saxophone that was written to celebrate the wedding of two of the composer’s friends. The piece explores the many beautiful timbres that come with blending the two instruments together, paralleling the beauty of two people coming together in marriage. This duo is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next recital or concert.

Genre: Duet for Alto Sax & Vibraphone | # of Players: 2
Series: N/A
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone
Vibraphone

Program Notes
To Build a Bond So Strong was written for Katherine and Joey Sam to celebrate their wedding on June 24, 2017. I have been friends with Kat and Joey for many years, and I even had the fortunate opportunity to spend an extended amount of time with them through the spring of 2017. This piece not only speaks to my impressions of both individuals and their marriage holistically, but it also resonates my feelings about the bonds that we have all built with each other through the time we have spent together. My hope is that To Build a Bond So Strong captures the passion that these two individuals have towards music, people, education, and of course, each other.

Dr. Doug Owens (alto saxophone) & Josh Spaulding (vibraphone)