Ritual Mask (2012)

for Clarinet in Bb, Violin, Piano

Commissioned by Alabama Music Teachers Association

 

Program Notes

I was fascinated by the masks used in different cultural and ritual ceremonies that have all somewhat similar idea to communicate with the sprit. I used percussive piano sounds and screaming high-pitched clarinet to portray the fear and the respect.

 

Duration

6 minutes

 

Premiered on June 7, 2012, Jacksonville State University