Diversify the Stand | The Chroma Collection (c instr bass clef)

C INSTRUMENTS (BASS CLEF)

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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C INSTRUMENTS (BASS CLEF)

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

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

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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.

DriftingroughDusk

DriftingroughDuskisinspiredbytheoilpaintingMoonlight.Moonlightwasinspiredbynebulasandthe whimsicalnatureofNewOrleans,depictingasceneonFrenchmenStreet.DriftingroughDusksonically exploresthesoft,cool,starlitskyinMoonlight.

Duration:2minutes

AHorizonOfEmbers

AHorizonOfEmbersisinspiredbytheoilpaintingNOLASkyline.AHorizonOfEmberssonicallyexploresthe bright,boldhuesandwistfulhorizoninNOLASkyline.

Duration:3minutes

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Straylight

StraylightisinspiredbytheoilpaintingDauphine’sStorm.Straylightexploresthedistantstormcloudsandwarm, hauntingcolorsinDauphine’sStorm.

Duration:4minutes

DriftingroughDusk

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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.

Swaying,Smooth

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JoeJaxson

Havinggrownupwithgenresblendedeverywhichway contributedtoJoedevelopingastrongearformusicand sound.JoeearnedhisB.M.inCompositionatJamesMadison University,in2022,studyingwithprofessorsEricGuinivan andJasonHaney.NowinGraduateSchoolatUTAustin, studyingwithProfessorsDonaldGrantham,YevgeniySharlat, Omaromas,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.

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CaitNishimura

CaitNishimura(she/her)isaJapaneseCanadiancomposer, educator,andnaturalist.Knownforwritingnature-inspired, programmaticmusic,Caithasestablishedherselfasa prominentvoiceintheconcertbandcommunity.Cait’smusic hasbeenpresentedateMidwestClinic,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)