I am very excited to be a part of the TBA (Time Based Art) Festival tomorrow night. This eclectic arts festival encompasses everything creative about the arts. I have been lucky to be asked to perform a piece by Portland musician Sarah Dougher. The piece is titled Fin de Siècle and uses trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, percussion, keyboard, and a small chorus of 5 vocalists. The three piece work focuses on three poems by the late poet, Leslie Scalapino and photographs by Themba Lewis. Very moving work and a wonderful opportunity for me to work on my chamber sound.
The dress rehearsal went very smooth tonight. I was only able to catch this and one other rehearsal before the show tomorrow night so I am lucky that the other musicians know what they are doing and are willing to help me along in a couple of the tricky spots I encounter. I would classify this in the classical chamber idiom of music but I hear distinct echos of folk, classical, and some crunchy contemporary chords going on. It also is a very programatic piece that lends itself to the interplay between the instrumentalists and vocalists creating a true partnership in the music instead of just an accompanied choir piece.
If you are around tomorrow evening you should come and join us and experience the Portland arts culture to it’s fullest.
What: Fin de Siècle, composed by Sara Dougher
When: Wednesday September 14th at 8:30 PM
Where: Washington school, between 12th and 13th and Stark in SE Portland
Tickets: HERE
