Rudman
Jessica
Napoleon Complex for Solo Percussion 2007 ca. 4:30
Napoleon
Complex for Solo Percussion
Program Notes
The idea for Napoleon Complex came from one of my dogs: Quiz is a Chihuahua-dachshund mix that thinks he is much bigger than his actual 15pound size. His loud, sometimes defensive barking brought the phrase “Napoleon Complex” to my mind around the time I was deciding what kind of piece to write for Mike, who had requested something to play on a recital this year. The music represents a mélange of imagery stemming (though sometimes distantly) from that expression.
About the Notation
The music is notated as a timbrack with different chromatic pitches representing ten different instruments. Four of the instruments are specified below. The remaining six should be chosen by the performer and correspond to the pitches: A, A#/Bb, B, C#/Db, D (fourth line), and D#/Eb.
D (below staff): flexatone
G#/Ab: tambourine
C: toy snare drum
F: triangle
Composer Contact Information
Jessica Rudman
jessica_rudman@yahoo.com
www.jessicarudman.com
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