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These three movements all explore their own sound worlds. The first movement, “Spring” begins with three simple melodic movements, is through- composed, and is meant to depict a verdant springtime landscape in which people/animals are playing. “The Golden Hour” is a meditation on the image of the sun setting (or rising). In photography, the term “the golden hour” refers to the time just before and after sunrise/sunset, during which daylight is reddish and soft. Lastly, “Bed Monsters” is an unbridled rondo that is evocative of someone or something being chased by a predator. The title comes from my wife, Amelia, who thought it sounded like a monster lurking under the bed (from her childhood...).

This piece was premiered on March 12, 2016 at 11:20a in Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University during the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference. It was commissioned by the Kenari and Barkada quartets:

Barkada Quartet is Christopher Elchico, Shane Rathburn, Steven Lawhon*, and Justin Polyblank

Kenari Quartet is Bob Eason, Kyle Baldwin, Corey Dundee, and Steven Banks

* - Harrison Clarke subbed for Steven Lawhon on this world premiere performance.

Spring

This is the first movement of a set of miniatures called "Three Images for Saxophone Octet." This is a through-composed work with three main melodic motives, which are all given within the first 30 seconds. I sought to depict a bustling springtime environment, hence it's title, "Spring." This piece was premiered on March 12, 2016 at 11:20a in Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University during the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference. It was commissioned by the Kenari and Barkada quartets: Barkada Quartet is Christopher Elchico, Shane Rathburn, Steven Lawhon*, and Justin Polyblank Kenari Quartet is Bob Eason, Kyle Baldwin, Corey Dundee, and Steven Banks * - Harrison Clarke subbed for Steven Lawhon on this world premiere performance.

The Golden Hour

This is the second movement of a set of miniatures called "Three Images for Saxophone Octet." The title is a term taken from photography. A bit before and after sunrise and sunset, daylight is a bit more red and is softer, which is perfect for taking photos. This piece was premiered on March 12, 2016 at 11:20a in Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University during the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference. It was commissioned by the Kenari and Barkada quartets: Barkada Quartet is Christopher Elchico, Shane Rathburn, Steven Lawhon*, and Justin Polyblank Kenari Quartet is Bob Eason, Kyle Baldwin, Corey Dundee, and Steven Banks * - Harrison Clarke subbed for Steven Lawhon on this world premiere performance.

Bed Monsters

This is the third movement of a set of miniatures called "Three Images for Saxophone Octet." This movement is a super quick rondo, and paints the picture of someone being chased by a monster. My wife, Amelia, really liked the title "Bed Monsters," hence the name. This piece was premiered on March 12, 2016 at 11:20a in Hemmle Recital Hall at Texas Tech University during the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference. It was commissioned by the Kenari and Barkada quartets: Barkada Quartet is Christopher Elchico, Shane Rathburn, Steven Lawhon*, and Justin Polyblank Kenari Quartet is Bob Eason, Kyle Baldwin, Corey Dundee, and Steven Banks * - Harrison Clarke subbed for Steven Lawhon on this world premiere performance.