Morse Code Pop
General Info
Year: 2005 / 2015
Duration: c. 5:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Rob Smith
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $54.00; (digital) - $40.00
Instrumentation
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Morse Code Pop uses a syncopated theme that mimics the sound of a morse code signal. The composer is not fluent in morse code, however, so any specific messages that may result from the motivic material are not intended. Many thanks to Valerie Vidal and Elizabeth Owsijuk for their musical talents, enthusiasm and dedication in preparing this work for its premiere.
- Program Note by composer
Morse Code Pop is a upbeat and energetic work with a syncopated theme that mimics the sound of a Morse code signal. Originally composed as a duet for alto and baritone saxophone for Valerie Vidal and Elizabeth Owsijuk in 2005, the work was subsequently arranged for soprano and alto saxophone duo, at the request of Elizabeth Rosinbum and Jessica Voigt for a performance at the 2015 World Saxophone Congress in Strasbourg, and for saxophone quartet at the request of Dan Gelok, the saxophone professor at the University of Houston, Moore's School of Music for the 2016 Moorse Wind Ensemble concert at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.
- Program Note from University of Houston Moores School Wind Ensemble concert program, 11 February 2016
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Houston (Texas) Moores School of Music Wind Ensemble (unconducted) - 11 February 2016 (2016 TMEA Conference, San Antonio)
- Spencer Nielsen and Michael Hertel – 2012
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Beacon Fires (2009)
- Blue Norther (2003/2007)
- Catalytic Concerto (1993)
- Dance Mix (2000)
- Ear Bend (2014)
- Fuse (2008)
- Kicking & Screaming (2009)
- Morse Code Pop (2005/2015)
- Panther Fire (1996/2001)
- The Path Ascending (2002)
- Pendulum (2015)
- Push (2001)
- Slide Machinery (1998)
- Westchester Daydream (2016)
- Whirl (1999)
Resources
- Rob Smith website Accessed 12 February 2016