Avant-Garde Unaccompanied Clarinet Solo
A Stillness of Moondrift --- A Sparkle of Starlight
| Deborah Kavasch (1949- ), American | Quality: 7.5 |
| Celestial Dreamscape | Difficulty: 8.5 |
| 1997 | 7:00 |
| Published by the composer | Highest Note: alt. C |
Description
 | Avant-garde pieces, featuring multiphonics, extreme altissimo, quarter tones, changing meters, and some jazz influences |
| Written for Scott Locke, professor at Murray State University |
| Movement I is sustained and floating; movement II is more difficult, with constantly changing meter, moving eighth notes, and changing articulations |
| Deborah Kavasch is an SAI sister! |
Necessary Qualities
| Patience to learn new techniques and all the notes in movement II |
| Light articulation and good tongue position |
| Good air support |
| Outgoing, daring personality |
| Good finger-tongue coordination |
Pedagogical Suggestions
| Listen to other avant-garde pieces |
| Include the altissimo and multiphonics in your daily warm up routine |
| Exaggerate the articulations and used the prepared finger technique in movement II |
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