imbrium
2019
(Tenor saxophone & electronics) 9'08
commissioning note
Written for Kacie Brown and a consortium of saxophonists organised by the inaugural Elise Hall Competition for Emerging Saxophonists and Sarah Hetrick, lead commissioner.
Programme note
"Imbrium" is a Latin word for "rain showers". This is the first in a series called "The Canticles"; all pieces dedicated to female mystics.
Electronic setup
You will need:
To play the fixed electronics
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A laptop with free QLab software (there is currently no tablet/iPad version of QLab)
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A MIDI foot controller and cable to connect it to the laptop (an electronic piano expression/sustain pedal won't work)
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Stereo speakers and mixing desk
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Audio interface and cables from laptop to mixing desk
For amplification (required)
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A directional microphone
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A microphone stand
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An XLR cable connecting the microphone to the mixing desk
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Speakers