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 from USA Craig Sylvern (tenor saxophone) and Christopher Swist (percussion) have been performing together for six years. During that time they have commissioned several works, several of which can be heard on their first CD that will be released this coming fall. Craig is a Professor of Music at Keene State College, where he teaches applied saxophone, woodwind methods, and is the Coordinator of Music Technology. He has performed with many symphony orchestras and big bands throughout the United States, and has toured for many years with Keith Brion and his New Sousa Band. His compositions have had premieres throughout North America. Christopher has taught percussion, composition, music theory, aural skills, counterpoint, and music technology at Keene State College since 2003. He is also on faculty at Holyoke Community College. He composes in a wide variety of genres that explore both the traditional and the experimental. His compositions have been performed across the United States and Canada as well as in Europe, Brazil and Argentina. They are published by Marimba Productions in the United States and by Edition Svitzer in Europe. |
Duo Mobile - Christopher SwistIn Duo Mobile, mobile takes on two of its meanings. Mobile is being prepared for change. This piece is scored for traditional drum set with a choice of instruments. The construction is such that this score will never be performed the same way twice. Also mobile are improvised cells of motives and ideas.
Digitorum - Craig Sylvemi. Roku,
ii. Sheva,
iii. Ocho
Digitorum is based on the numbers 6, 7, and 8, with each reflecting the musical style related to its name. Roku, inspired by Japanese melodies, is in six parts. Sheva draws from the ahava raba scale and is in 7-8 meter. Ocho has a Latin American flavor based on an 8-note rhythmic pattern. |
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