Summer (Tan)
General Info
Publisher: Edition Svitzer
Series: Simple Solos (Volume 1)
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:02:00
Cost: $5.00
Instrumentation
Description
Summer is the fourth and final work of SIMPLE SOLOS VOL. 1 [ SEASONS ], a collection of four simple miniatures which reflect the emotions evoked by the four seasons. I wrote SIMPLE SOLOS to not only give developing students a chance to play interesting pieces that help build their technique and musicality, but also to challenge myself to make complex music while deliberately placing limits on what techniques I am allowed to use. As they all share a similar underlying style, the four works from SIMPLE SOLOS VOL. 1 [ SEASONS ] can be performed as standalone pieces, or all four works together in order (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer) as one continuous multi-movement work. Summer is a reflection of the sun peeking out behind the cloudyness of spring, as the yellow washes over the bright green grass, the warm air descends onto the beach sands, and promises of happier days ahead emanate in the blue sky. Summer is a solo that can be used for both developing students' technical practice as well as a peaceful interlude in a typical recital program consisting of more advanced pieces. The key technique used in Summer is separate hand independence, with a simple left hand accompaniment being paired with parallel chords in the right hand. Summer allows the performer to focus on creating strong voicing and independence in two-part repertoire, whilst being gentle and musical at all times.
Recent Performance
Works for Percussion by this Composer
Marimba Works
Autumn (Tan)
Dream (Tan)
Honest
Hope
Lotus
Moon
Path
Skyward
Spring (Tan)
Summer (Tan)
Sunflower
Together (Tan)
Winter (Tan)
Vibraphone Works
Percussion Ensemble Works
Beautiful World... Of Dreams And Wonder
Flying Colour - Mallets Duo
Little Things
Meet Again - Marimba Duo
Sword Shield - Mallets Duo
We Are Heroes - Percussion Trio