On Saturday I sat down and began composing the piece for Adam Noel's group. I have decided to open with a simple eight-note, eight-beat ostinato. I plan on adding layers to the ostinato creating some variation and development. So far I have sketched out the first sixteen measures. In this sketch I have started to introduce the thematic material upon which I will base the piece.
Right now my overall formal plan is a simple ternary form: A B A. The A sections will be played at a moderate tempo with a contrasting B section in a faster tempo. I do need to consider the level of the ensemble for which I am composing. I do not anticipate complex rhythmic structures in the B section. This formal plan is similar to my first piece for wind ensemble Homage where I used a ternary form and the motivic material was derived from a melodic bass ostinato.
My working title for this piece is Night Sky. I do not really have a reason for this and I am unsure if I will stick with this title. I am still thinking about it, but somehow it seems right.
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