THE CHROMA COLLECTION
12 WORKS FOR TWO FLEX INSTRUMENTS AND PIANO
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A COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIVERSIFY THE STAND & THE CHROMA COLLECTIVE
Hannah Boissonneault | Joi Harper | Joe Jaxson | Cait Nishimura
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THE CHROMA COLLECTION
12 WORKS FOR TWO FLEX INSTRUMENTS AND PIANO
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A COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIVERSIFY THE STAND & THE CHROMA COLLECTIVE
Hannah Boissonneault | Joi Harper | Joe Jaxson | Cait Nishimura
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Foreword
Over the past five years, Diversify the Stand has launched two collec�ons of educa�onal solo repertoire: Winds of Change and reSounding Progress. As two trumpet players, the focus began with brass, and we’re thrilled to create The Chroma Collec�on with our friends in the Chroma Collec�ve as a way to share new commissions and diversify the stands of a wider audience of performers, students, and educators.
The Chroma Collec�on includes twelve new works by four incredible composers, each a mini collec�on by the composer. Exploring the intersec�ons between music and art, the four composers in this book wrote “artcentric” pieces. With this being a flex book, the whole goal was to create a book where performers of different instruments could easily perform together - with this collec�on, a trumpet player can play a duet with their saxophone friend, a hornist can play with oboe, and what’s not to love about a tuba and flute combo?!
We have created this collec�on with a C score for piano and duo books in C (treble clef), C (bass clef), Bb, Eb, and F, allowing players to select the book that best fits their instrument.
A note to performers and educators using this book:
•You will no�ce there are mul�ple octaves offered for most of the works - these books are meant to be flexible and be played by mul�ple instruments of the same key. Please use your best judgment in choosing the range that best fits your instrument. If there are notes that are out of range but not wri�en down, you’re welcome to make these adjustments yourself.
•If there are ever techniques (trills, slurs, etc.) that may not suit your instrument perfectly, again, use your best judgment in making altera�ons to fit your instrument.
Addi�onal ways performers and educators can support the composers in this project:
•Purchase this book! Proceeds from each book sale go back to each composer, so buying the book and sharing this project with your friends, colleagues, and students can go a long way!
•Report Performances: If you program any of these pieces, email the composer(s) a copy of your program! Composers receive money for every performance of their music from performance royalty organiza�ons. They also just love to know when their music is being played! This is a small thing that can make a huge difference for composers, and so we’ve included ways to get ahold of each composer at the bo�om of each work.
This book could not have been possible without the incredible community that came together to support the project, including the forty-four sponsors who joined in to raise $10,000 to fund its crea�on.
Thank you to our playtesters and proofreaders who provided feedback, suggested engraving edits, and gave the final collec�on a thorough review. That team includes: Freddie Blood, Melissa Brown, Ben Bussey, Caleb DeGroote, Melissa Ewing, Nicole Guccione, Amanda Heim, Erin Henke, Alisha Moore, Lauren Rudzinskas, Laura Ruple, Hollyn Slykhuis, Abby Temple, Kate Warren, Braeden Weyhrich, and Stephanie Ycaza.
To our composers - thank you for being a part of this project. It has been an absolute joy to work with you, and we hope everyone enjoys your musical works as much as we do!
As you perform and prac�ce these works, be sure to have fun! Above all, enjoy the process of making music and don’t take life too seriously. These duos showcase a range of styles, techniques, and overall levels, and the composers all want you to have a great �me.
–Dr. Carrie Blosser & Ashley Killam
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Project Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Diversify the Stand
John Drumheller
MacPhail Center for Music - Project Amplify Ini�a�ve
Tom and Denise Hedlund
The Puffin Founda�on
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Gold Sponsor
Carrie Blosser
Joel Brennan
Ben Bruflat
Natalie Mannix
Elizabeth McDaniel
Mary Thornton
Katharine Wood
Silver Sponsor
Anonymous
Ken Caldeira
Genevieve Clarkson
Chris Combest
Conspiratus Brass
Tiago Forin
Adam Frey
Marcus Grant
Interna�onal Tuba Euphonium Associa�on
Theresa May
Jen and Patrick Oliverio
Ma�hew Onstad
Victoria Sewell
Madison Sinan
Adam Snider
Chloe Swinder, Trumpet Fundamentals
Robert Tung
David Vance, University of Saint Mary
Stephen Wadsack
Kelly Watkins
Bronze Sponsor
Anonymous
Mark Babbi�
Riley Bahin
Lauren Bernofsky
Cynthia Carrell
Allen Crump
Clayton Heath
Michael Mikulka
Niloufar Nourbakhsh
Ka�e Riegel
Julie Slykhuis
Kate Warren
HannahBoissonneault
HannahJaneBoissonneaultisacomposer-performer currentlybasedinAustin,Texas.Incorporatingher experiencesinwritingandperformingprogressivemetal,rock, indie,andfolk,sheseekstoconnectvariousmusical communitiesthroughhercompositions.
Sheisthebassist,vocalist,andsongwriterforherindie/ chamberpopproject,FeelsLikeHoney,progressivealternative band,BlankSlate,andengineered,produced,andreleasedher rst-everfull-lengthalbum,"allthingsendless"byFeelsLike Honey,whichreleasedin2023.Sheisalsoanactivetouring andperformingbassistforvariousgroupsinTexas,including PointBlankSociety.
HannahhasbeencommissionedasacomposerbytheAlumni SupportInitiativethroughtheGabrielaLenaFrankCreative AcademyofMusic,theGrandValleyStateUniversityNew MusicEnsemble,theDetroitComposers'Project,theSteven R.GerberTrustasapartoftheFreshInc.Festival,andvarious instrumentalists.
istrioofworksisinspiredbytheoilpaintingsby neartistHannaLemoine.ImetHannaatanartmarketin thewhimsicalcityofNewOrleans,andherworkwillalwaysremindmeofthevibranceofthecity.Iamso gratefulforDiversifytheStandandtheChromaCollectiveforcommissioningtheseworks.
DriftingroughDusk
DriftingroughDuskisinspiredbytheoilpaintingMoonlight.Moonlightwasinspiredbynebulasandthe whimsicalnatureofNewOrleans,depictingasceneonFrenchmenStreet.DriftingroughDusksonically exploresthesoft,cool,starlitskyinMoonlight.
Duration:2minutes
AHorizonOfEmbers
AHorizonOfEmbersisinspiredbytheoilpaintingNOLASkyline.AHorizonOfEmberssonicallyexploresthe bright,boldhuesandwistfulhorizoninNOLASkyline.
Duration:3minutes
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Straylight
StraylightisinspiredbytheoilpaintingDauphine’sStorm.Straylightexploresthedistantstormcloudsandwarm, hauntingcolorsinDauphine’sStorm.
Duration:4minutes
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JoiHarper
JoiHarper(she/they)isacomposer,vocalist,andteaching artistwhosemusicexplorestheworldaroundusandthe uniqueexperiencesthatshapewhoweare.Witharichmusical background,Joibringsawiderangeofstylesintotheir compositions,drawinginspirationfromthesoundstheygrew upwithandthevastmusicallandscapeweallshare.
Joi’smusicaljourneystartedyoung,withpiano,clarinet,and violinlessonsthateventuallyledhertodiscoverherpassion forvoice.Evenasakid,shewaswritingsongsforherfamilyby ageeight.atearlyloveforsongwritingnaturallygrewintoa broadercuriosityforcomposingandallthecreative possibilitiesitoffered.Joi’suniquepathintheworldof compositiondrivesthemtoadvocateforgreaterinclusivity withinthe eld,especiallyforpeopleofcolor,women,and nonbinarycomposers.Amulti-instrumentalistwithanopen mind,she’salwaysbeensurroundedbyablendofmusical genresanddifferentapproachestocomposing.
Ifmusiciansareartists,thensoundisourcanvas—andascomposers,wehavetheuniqueabilitytocreateentirepaintings fromcollectionsofsound.Forthisproject,Itappedintotheongoingdialoguebetweenmusicandvisualart,playingwith moodandlinetoexploreavarietyofideas.Myhopeisthatthoselisteningwillhearthese“soundpaintings”asstarting points—addingtothem,reshapingthem,andcreatingtheirownimagesastheyplease.SpecialthankstoDiversifythe StandandChromaCollectiveforinvitingmetocontributetothislovelyproject!
Rest,MyDearChild
Rest,MyDearChildisaquietcallinward—agentlelullabyshapedbytendermelody,longtones,andbrightharmony. Writtenasaninvitationtoslowdown,thispieceencouragesbothplayerandlistenertolingerwitheachphrase.e simplicityofthemusicisintentional,leavingspaceforre ectionandbreath.Leteachnotespeakwithouthurry.Feelthe gentlepushandpullthatlullsyouintostillness.Inaworldthatrushes,thispieceasks,Whatdoesitfeelliketotrulyrest?
WhatGoesUp...
Inspiredbythefamiliarphrase"whatgoesupmustcomedown,"thispieceexploresthecycleofascentanddescent,notjust asmotion,butasemotion.You’llhearupwardmomentum:playfullifts,slowclimbs, oatingharmonies.Butjustasquickly, themusicshifts—fallinggently,tumbling,orsinkingintomystery.Whilewritingthis,Iimaginedarocketrisingtowardthe moon,ahotairballoondriftinginmorningmist,andastarstreakingacrossthenightsky.Eachimagebecameathreadin thefabricofthepiece.Asyoulisten,consideryourownmomentsofrisingandfalling—andtheadventurethatawaitswith everyjourney,nomatterhowbigorsmall.
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RacingtoDawn
RacingtoDawncapturestherestlessstretchbetweennightandmorning—thatliminalspacewheretimebendsand thoughtsspiral.epiecedoesn’tfollowastraightpath.Instead,itmovesthroughmusicalfragments:urgentrhythms, hesitantpauses, ickersoflight.Justwhenthemusicseemstosettle,somethingshifts,propellingitforwardagain.is pacingre ectsthefeelingofasleeplessnight—cyclical,tense,searching.Butgradually,momentumbuilds,andwithit,a senseofhope.Inthe nalmoments,themusicsoftens,asifthe rstraysofsunarejustbreakingoverthehorizon.It’sa reminderthateveninstillness,wearealwaysmovingtowardthelight.
JoeJaxson
Havinggrownupwithgenresblendedeverywhichway contributedtoJoedevelopingastrongearformusicand sound.JoeearnedhisB.M.inCompositionatJamesMadison University,in2022,studyingwithprofessorsEricGuinivan andJasonHaney.NowinGraduateSchoolatUTAustin, studyingwithProfessorsDonaldGrantham,YevgeniySharlat, Omaromas,andSamLipman,Joeaimstoworkinmultiple mediums(Band,Orchestra,Chamber,Film,etc.)tocreatea diverseandmulti-facetedportfoliowritingeverythingfrom beginningbandtoexperimentalfoleyhoweverchampioning hiswanttocollaborateandconnectwithmassaudiences.
Cerise
Recentpremieresandeventsinclude“FirstTimeComposers program|Paramountx5AlarmSongwritingCamp”(2024), “JoyoftheSoul”withtheAllentownSymphonyOrchestra (2024),“roughtheBay”withJamesMadisonUniversity SymphonyOrchestraand10consortiumorchestrasacrossthe country(2023-Present),“WithintheFlux”(2023)forSax QuartetandPercussion,“Treeowers”(2023)performedbythe SandboxPercussionQuartet.
Oftendescribedasadeepshadeofred,“Cerise”explorespossiblemoodsandenvironmentsinspiredbythe composer’sownsenseofsynesthesiabyspecializinginextendedharmonies,whilerhythmicallyaccessible, allowingtheperformerstoperformcolorfullyandinuniqueharmonicenvironments.
Stroll
Routinewalksintheparkcanhaveunexpectedadventuresandtwists,andhowweencounterandproceed throughthemcanofferfascinatinglessonsandexperiencesmovingforward.Dupleandtripletrhythmsbecome thekeyproponentofthiswork,alongwithcloseandattimesacompositedcollaborationbetweenthetwo soloists.
Float
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ewavesofanocean owingeverbackandforth,twosouls ndthemselvesamongthewavesinsong.Withno cleardirection,feelingsofacuriousoptimismaresharedandchallengedastheyawaittheireventualrescuefrom theirisolation.eworkebbsand owsintimeandmeterwithanostinato-likepianoaccompanimentproviding thedrivingconstant.
CaitNishimura
CaitNishimura(she/her)isaJapaneseCanadiancomposer, educator,andnaturalist.Knownforwritingnature-inspired, programmaticmusic,Caithasestablishedherselfasa prominentvoiceintheconcertbandcommunity.Cait’smusic hasbeenpresentedateMidwestClinic,MusicFestCanada, andnumerousotherinternationalconferencesandfestivals. Herworksarewell-lovedbystudentsandprofessionalsand areperformedregularlybyensemblesandindividualsaround theworld.
Caitispassionateaboutempoweringothersthroughartand strivestosetapositiveexampleforfuturegenerationsof musiciansthroughhercreativework. Asalifelong environmentalist,shenotonlydrawsinspirationfromthe naturalworldbutalsousesherplatformtoadvocatefor conservationawarenessandaction.CaitisanAssociate ComposeroftheCanadianMusicCentreandholdsdegreesin musicandeducationfromtheUniversityofToronto,butisan advocateofpeoplepursuingtheirdreamsregardlessoftheir eldofstudy.
esethreepieceswereinspiredbycolourpairingsthatoccurinnature.
Blue&Orange
Whenthesunrisesorsetsoverabodyofwater,boththeskyandthewaterarepaintedwithgloriousshadesof blueandorange.Inthispiece,thepianorepresentsthe owingwaterwhilethetwoduetparts oatcolourfullyon top,re ectinglightinalldirections.
Green&Brown
Perhapsthemosticoniccolourrelationshipinnature,greenandbrownarefoundtogethernearlyeverywherewe look:greenleavesonbrownbranches,newseedlingsinsoil,mossonbark,lichenandmushrooms,frogsand toads.ispieceinvitescuriosityandwonder.
Purple&Gold
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Astersandgoldenrodarevibrant,resilientplantsthat owerinautumn.eselate-bloomingplantsofferlessons inpatience,perseverance,andhope, ourishinginabundancejustasothersarefading.ispiececapturesthe warmthandenergyofthese owersdancingtogetherasthesunsetsontheseason.
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DIVERSIFY THE STAND
Diversify the Stand is a Colorado-based non-profit dedicated to working with diverse musical voices to create accessible educa�onal music. We commission works by composers marginalized by race, ethnicity, gender, and orienta�on. If you would like to help contribute to the crea�on of future collec�ons, visit our website by scanning the QR code at the bo�om.
WINDS OF CHANGE
12 Progressive Solos for Tuba and Piano (2024)
12 Progressive Solos for Euphonium and Piano (2023)
12 Progressive Solos for Horn and Piano (2023)
12 Progressive Solos for Trombone and Piano (2022)
12 Progressive Solos for Trumpet and Piano (2021)
12 Solos for Trumpet, Cornet, or Flugel Horn and Piano (2023)
