Sofia Kamayianni

for recorder and tape

ca. 7'15"

A scientific experiment in a lab. Scientists have created a humanomorphus being and an animal. The being is called HUMANUSZPKO9. The experiment takes place in three phases and the piece refers to the procedure of these phases (observations of the scientists and reactions of the HUMANUS).

The piece is dedicated to Patrick Richmond, who is performing.

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Anna Rubin

for soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, ankle bells, and tambourines

ca. 5'45"

Banish Gloom! was commissioned by virtuoso recorder player Maria Loos. The piece requires the player to move around the stage and employ contemporary extended or unusual techniques of sound production. Ms. Loos was generous with her time and gave me many wonderful ideas. The piece begins in a melancholy mood and gradually becomes wilder and more joyous.

Banish Gloom! premiered at the Festival of Women Composers, Indiana University of PA, in 2008.

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Eleanor Hovda

for concrète tape, voice, glass harmonica, bells, bird call, toy piano, piano, clarinet, recorders, and double plastic pipes, dancer

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