Five Quirky Miniatures, for horn, tuba, and piano
by Gina Gillie
$25
This collection of miniatures was commissioned in 2022 by the Eastern Standard Trio, a group that seeks to
expand the repertoire for this particular ensemble by commissioning several composers to write new works.
These five miniatures are light and fun, and each of them has its own special quirks.
expand the repertoire for this particular ensemble by commissioning several composers to write new works.
These five miniatures are light and fun, and each of them has its own special quirks.
- The March contains rhythms expected from such a style, but the melody itself is awkward and jagged. Throughout the movement the players stumble over their feet, get out of sync and start marching in their own directions, and finally peter out at the end.
- The Habanera is a wink and a nod to the well-known aria from the opera Carmen by Bizet.
- The Tarantella is a mad dash through key centers that grow increasing distant until they finally come back for a recap of sorts.
- The Waltz begins in a confused fashion with alterations of 3/4 and 4/4 before finally gaining its footing.
- The Disco is pure fun. It contains unexpected meter changes that might put a hitch in your step, but you are encouraged to dance along.
Click on the Download File buttons below to hear sound samples of the movements.
| Five Quirky Miniatures - March |
| Five Quirky Miniatures - Habanera |
| Five Quirky Miniatures - Tarantella |
| Five Quirky Miniatures - Waltz |
| Five Quirky Miniatures - Disco |
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