Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Crosswalk for solo flute

Level:Advanced

Duration: 1 Minute
Format: PDF
Price: $2.00


Program Notes:
Atlanta is not the most pedestrian friendly city. But in the hopes to give relief to the epic traffic problems of the city, Atlanta has recently taken many steps in encouraging people to walk to their destinations. Georgia State University, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, has taken steps to insure the safety of pedestrians by installing crosswalks that beep when it is safe to cross. However, you want to make sure you are out of the street when the beeping stops. Atlanta’s hospitality does have its limits.

Piece will be delivered as a PDF through email.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Now What?

So there is really not much on my calendar until the fall. Does that mean I am slacking off? Does that mean I have given up? Well no, actually.

I will be incredibly busy over the spring and summer. I just signed a contract for a big commission with a professional organization. There were lawyers and everything. Which also means I can't give any more details until they have sent out a press release.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I can't really keep a secret unless someone's life is on the line. But hopefully spilling the beans without spilling the beans will suffice for now. I can't wait until I can release a formal announcement. It's all so exciting! In the meantime I got to get to work!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

"Smorgasbord" at UCM New Music Festival

This year I have had three pieces of mine selected for music festivals. UCM is the second festival of the year and I have to admit I was pretty happy to visit my parents' homeland of Missouri.

Since Brian is not a huge fan of travel and I'd be paying for the trip myself, it seemed better in the larger scheme of things if I traveled there on my own. So with the help of a train, plane and automobile I got to Warrensburg, MO.

There was a decent turn out for the concerts, even for mine which is always surprising for the last day of a festival when most people decide to head home. The performance went well (it should I've been playing it long enough) and it seemed to be well received. I even got to meet flutist Rebecca Ashe who performed Mike McFarren's "Open Circuit". The piece was certainly a workout for the flutist, but well worth all the work. If you want to have the opportunity to feel like a rockstar, this piece is it!

Even though I do love performing "Smorgasbord" I hope at some point someone else will take it on and perform it as well. Then again, when "Tamar" was going to be performed by the UAH Flute Choir in February at UAH's New Music Festival I felt a little left out that I might not get to join in on the fun onstage. But last minute I had to fill in and I even got to play the alto flute!

I will get the opportunity to just sit in the audience for my compositions later this year. I will complete a new commission which I will definitely be unable to perform and the Dahlia Flute Duo will be performing "Chatter" at the IAWM Congress in Arizona in September. I can't wait!

For the time being I'm done with my music travels until late summer and need to get busy writing new works. I am looking forward to a summer of writing and staying home with Brian and the dogs...I guess the cat is alright too.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Star-Spangled Banner Flute Duet


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Level:
 Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: 1 Minute
Format: PDF
Price: $2.00




This is an arrangement of the American National Anthem, "Star-Spangled Banner". Perfect for intermediate to advanced players. Highest note is 2nd Bb above the staff (optional). Lowest note is D below the staff. Piece is approximately 1 minute long. Great for those Patriotic and Athletic Gigs! Piece will be delivered as a PDF through email.

Thursday, April 07, 2011

Extended Flute Technique


Extended Flute Technique used in Nicole Chamberlain's Compositions. Beatboxing, Pizzacato, singing and playing, and jet whistle.

Smorgasbord for solo flute/piccolo:
http://www.clearnote.net/Smorgasbord.html

Tamar for Flute Choir:
http://www.clearnote.net/Tamar.html

Chatter for Flute Duet:
http://www.nikkinotes.com/Chatter.html

Crosswalk for solo Flute:
http://www.nikkinotes.com/Crosswalk.html