commissioned by The Jui#iard School on the occasion of its 100th anniversary with the generous support of Francis Goelet.
DIGITAL LOOM MASON BATES for
I. DUSK ON A STATIC EMPIRE
* An assisant triggers cues on a laptop using the software provided by the publisher. One simply follows the score and hits the appropriate laptop keys as notated. No special expertise is required.
** The indications refer to the enclosed divisions (Swell and Solo/Positif)
*From mm.65-136, the organist should gradually add stops in order to create a prlonged crescendo. The best way to do this is to add stops when the enclosed divisions are closed. By m.137, the performer should have 16' 8' 4' 2' mixtures on each manual, with the manuals uncoupled. Avoid using reeds until m. 165.
II. FANFARE WITH BREAKS
Gt: foundations 8'4'2' reeds 8' 4', mixtures
Sw: foundations + reeds 16'8'4'
Pos: 4'2' X (sharp & biting
III. THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE
* Start taking out the stops one by one. As in the beginning, the best place to do this is when the boxes are closed. The refer to the enclosed divisions.
(if you arrive before entrance of Boy Choir, hold the chord until they enter)
IV. GERALDINE'S PARLOUR
(a&er congregtation's "Amen," wait approx. 5 seconds before fading in)
(add the notes slowly, listening for Church Bell (Reversed) towards end - that is the cue) (while be# decays)
Congregation:
V. DELIVER US FROM EVIL