ELECTRIC BRASS
Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis
Artists Series Concert
October 20, 1991
World Premiere
Two Compositions
by
TOM ALONSO
for
brass quintet, synthesizers and electronic elements
ANNAPOLIS BRASS QUINTET
TOM ALONSO, synthesizers
VICTOR GIORDANO, audio engineer
Two Compositions
by
TOM ALONSO
for
brass quintet, synthesizers and electronic elements
ANNAPOLIS BRASS QUINTET
TOM ALONSO, synthesizers
VICTOR GIORDANO, audio engineer
Tom Alonso prepares to lead a 40 piece orchestra at Ground Control Studios in Hollywood
"Tom Alonso is much more than an impressive keyboard player -- he is also a talented writer, an impressive arranger, and a diligent composer with serious classical leanings." Music Monthly
October 20, 1991
World Premiere Performance
Tom Alonso's
"Full Circle"
brass quintet - synthesizers - electronics
Recorded by WBJC-FM
TAP > AUDIO BAR BELOW
(There may be a 10 to 20 second delay before sound begins)
World Premiere Performance
Tom Alonso's
"Full Circle"
brass quintet - synthesizers - electronics
Recorded by WBJC-FM
TAP > AUDIO BAR BELOW
(There may be a 10 to 20 second delay before sound begins)
The composer talks about his work:
"The title Full Circle points to the irony of having the latest in computer technology play some very primitive rhythms. The work is scored for brass quintet, preprogrammed percussion sequences and several synthesizers to be played by a single performer. I was a fan of the Annapolis Brass Quintet long before I had the honor of collaborating with them. So when I happened to meet Sharon Tiebert at a recording session in the late ’80’s it was a real thrill. We did more talking than recording that day, and I’m still not sure if Sharon actually suggested the possibility of me composing a piece for ABQ, or if I had the audacity to just write something and send it to them! But in either case the result was Full Circle, a ten minute piece for brass quintet, synthesizers and prerecorded elements. With the combination of five superhuman musicians who could play anything, the technology available, and brilliant audio engineer Victor Giordano, the possibilities were infinite and playing it safe was out of the question."
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"The title Full Circle points to the irony of having the latest in computer technology play some very primitive rhythms. The work is scored for brass quintet, preprogrammed percussion sequences and several synthesizers to be played by a single performer. I was a fan of the Annapolis Brass Quintet long before I had the honor of collaborating with them. So when I happened to meet Sharon Tiebert at a recording session in the late ’80’s it was a real thrill. We did more talking than recording that day, and I’m still not sure if Sharon actually suggested the possibility of me composing a piece for ABQ, or if I had the audacity to just write something and send it to them! But in either case the result was Full Circle, a ten minute piece for brass quintet, synthesizers and prerecorded elements. With the combination of five superhuman musicians who could play anything, the technology available, and brilliant audio engineer Victor Giordano, the possibilities were infinite and playing it safe was out of the question."
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The ABQ 1991: Bob Suggs - Wayne Wells - Sharon Tiebert - Dave Cran - Rip Posten
"As unsure as I am whose idea it was to initiate ”Full Circle," I am absolutely sure that no-one asked me for an encore piece, but I wrote one anyway! The "ABQ Encore” took full advantage of the “Full Circle" setup, and included scoring for additional prerecorded brass parts, for a total of 17 brass “players,” plus prerecorded percussion and live synthesizer.
I think it worked well, and it’s fun and optimistic sound was a nice way to end our performances.
But thank goodness the audience asked for an encore!" [Tom Alonso]
I think it worked well, and it’s fun and optimistic sound was a nice way to end our performances.
But thank goodness the audience asked for an encore!" [Tom Alonso]
Tom Alonso's
"ABQ Encore"
live brass quintet & synthesizer + 12 prerecorded brass & percussion
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"ABQ Encore"
live brass quintet & synthesizer + 12 prerecorded brass & percussion
TAP > AUDIO BAR BELOW
(There may be a 10 to 20 second delay before sound begins)
The Score & Parts for Full Circle and ABQ Encore by Tom Alonso*
along with the entire Annapolis Brass Quintet music library,
are available, for performance and research, through
the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
TAP for Direct Link to Annapolis Brass Quintet Special Collection at Oberlin
* TAP for Information re. access to Tom Alonso's
prerecorded--electronic components for performance
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