Fall
2003 Composition Recital Program
Wednesday,
December 3, 2003, 5:00pm
Recital
Hall, UTSA Department of Music
Prelude III (2003)
Jesus Gachupin (b. 1980)
Kevin Richmond, piano
Short Piece for Clarinet
(2003)
Matt Cykowski (b. 1976)
Carlos Esparza, clarinet
Windtalker (2003)
Sophia
E. DiGonis (b. 1977)
Joseph Barrera, violin
Greivous (2003)
Steven Williamson (b. 1984)
Michelle Stephens, flute
Hungry Dog
(2002)
John A.
Lugo II (b. 1973)
Edward Delgado, Bb trumpet
Kelsey Lien, alto saxophone
John Heidgerken, euphonium
Juan Mendoza, vibraphone
Adnil
(2003)
Robert
A. Chavez, Jr. (b. 1953)
I.
Searching
II.
Romanza
III.
C.I. (Conflicting Issues)
Michelle Stephens, flute
Tash van Courtland, oboe
Joey Garza, clarinet
Shelly Ascolese, horn
Rolando Vera, bassoon
Mediterraneo
(2003)
Sophia E. DiGonis
Marcella Adame, voice
Joseph Barrera, violin
Geofferey Waite, piano
When I first
began Windtalker I was actually in my aural skills class working
on assymetrical rhythms. I found an old
Greek melody in my textbook that tapped into my childhood memories. I found myself explaining to the class what
Greek music was like along with its elements.
With that moment tapping into my system I actually started to do even
more research on the Greek plus other European cultures. One that really
sparked my mind was that of the Gypsies.
I found a book entitled The Gypsies in Music by Franz Liszt. It was this book that really gave me an
enlightening impression of these people, their culture and their makeup. I
could clearly see why Franz Liszt was so inspired to write some of his greatest
works. “Windtalker” is an expressive
piece based on the gypsy’s touch on the violin. The gypsy’s passion for life, the way one is in tune with
surroundings, in this case the wind; embracing its gust, and understanding its
direction. It’s about the oneness of nature and embracing the music it creates
for us to feel, to embrace and to breathe.
- S.D.
Greivous is a piece written not while being in a
depressed state of mind, but written looking back on a moment of being
extremely greivous. A single flute is
helps convey the feeling of loneliness. The extreme dynamics represent the
feeling of not being herd at all and the crying out we give when our face is
buried in our hands. The piece was written about my experience when my close
uncle died when I was twelve years old.
- S. W.
Hungry Dog: It is a common misconception that dogs need meat to live
healthy lives. Dogs require specific
nutrients, not specific foods. My
sister’s companion dog, Chianti, has pancreatitis and is allowed only bread for
a treat. Vegetarian dog food as well as
cat food in various brands can be purchased through www.veggiepets.com, or www.epetpals.com. A good book to read about this subject is “Vegetarian Dogs:
Toward a World Without Exploitation” by Verona re-Bow and Jonathan Dune. Spread the word.
- J.L.
Adnil is a three mini movement piece written
for woodwind quintet. The piece describes what Romantic relationships go thru.
The first movement, Searching, paints the picture of love looking for a
possible candidate. The use of the octatonic scale, quartal harmony and the
time signatures (4/4, 5/4) represent the search and potential courtships that
are encountered. The second movement, Romanza, a more tonal
approach, portrays the new love of our life and the anticipation of tomorrow. I
implement the use of 11th chords omitting certain chord tones (the
weak overtones). The third movement, C.I. (Conflicting Issues), depicts
the “baggage” that we bring into a relationship that must be worked out
together. I use the time signatures 9/8 and
6/8, hemiola and the minor 9 chord. This piece is dedicated to my
beloved one, Linda Clemo.
- R. C.
Mediterraneo is a piece of music I kept in my files
for a while. It’s a significant piece
to me because it hits so close to home. The quarter-note triplet is found in
most Greek music to emphasize a point in the music. I used that piece to add a
little assymetricality and beauty to it.
I loved composing this piece because of its honesty, its direction and
beauty. It is uplifting to both
performers and audience. The lyrics are
understood by all who are looking for that special something to find in life.
- S. D.
Mediterraneo
Mediterraneo
Give me direction
tell me the place I am destined for
Where to go as of now.
Mediterraneo
Is there a place for me?
Is there a purpose for me I wonder now
cause I ‘m ready to sail.
Oh, Mediterraneo
Where do I go from here?
just give me the map in the stars up above
and show me the way, the way to my heart.
My heart aches for your wisdom.
I pray for your guidnace I ask for your hand
to guide me where to go, Mediterraneo
For love for purpose, for wisdom, for life.
I ask for your hand and the stars in the sky
To guide me in all, yes, in all of your ways,
Show me to sail with all of my heart.
Show me where to sail with all of my heart.
Tell me where I must go
Mediterraneo!!!