composition class!

by paul, on 10.14.2008

this semester I'm taking a composition class at juilliard, our first assignment was to write a rondo for flute and cello that takes 2 themes through a bunch of different modes. last week we had a reading, here's the recording. a few mistakes, but the musicians were probably the best sightreaders I've ever seen, there were some pretty difficult pieces and they nailed almost everything straight off.

the form of this piece is ABACABA, the C section being solo cello. the rhythm is kind of funny because the cello is essentially playing in 3/4 and the flute is in 4/4.

next up, we're writing a trio for cello, oboe and french horn!