Instrumentation

Solo Alto Saxophone

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Program Note

This work is a study in split octaves, multiphonics, and half fingerings. Heavily inspired by the colors and forms of Ryo Noda’s works for solo saxophone, Improvisation I for Alto Saxophone is a combination of two of my transcribed improvisations reflecting on my listenings, practice and performance of his work. While technically simple, the piece requires precise control of voicing and dynamics.

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Premiered March 25, 2023, Observations - Ronald Bonitatibus Senior Recital, Luke Vanek, UNT College of Music Recital Hall