Shatter (2020)

Shatter (2020)

for Trombone and Electronics Alex Buehler Dur.

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Shatter (2020)

for Trombone and Electronics

2. Freely improvise using the given pitches, expanding gradually from box 1.

1. Use the given pitches, in the given order - light rhythmic improvisation only, present in fragments and stages. rubato Solo Trombone

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Alex Buehler (ASCAP)

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Event Pedal Triggers:

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20-30"

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Electronic resonances begin to fade-in.

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4. Freely improvise using the given pitches; introduce rapid repetitions, fragmented lines, glissandi, slide vibrato, fluttertongue, and multiphonics. Pitch order displays pitch relationships centered on B§, relationships should be emphasized as shown by arrows. Opposition to the indicated emphases should be exaggerated.

3. Play pitch collect A in the given order, similar to box 1 then freely improvise using the pitches in collection A and B. Use C§ and half-steps to connect the two collections initially, center on B§.

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Event 4 triggers automatically 5. Slide vibrato that increases in distance and speed. sudden tongue stop!

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6. utilization of extended techniques from Box 4 (above) should continue.

Electronic Interlude 1 (53")

Mimicing Granulation

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45"-1'00"

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As Interlude II begins to fade-out, begin playing

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