Fight in Flight - Solo Flute For sale here: $5.00 http://kyleowen.com/flute-music/fight-in-flight “Fight in Flight” is loosely based on Greek Gods who are in a battle for dominance. The piece has two distinct melodies that interplay and fight with one another. One melody, lyrical with great legato moments showing off the beauty of the flute…and the other…fast and chromatic. The melodies interplay with one another, and dominate over the other at various points in the piece. “Fight in Flight” is both a lyrical piece, as well as a highly technical. Really showcasing the flute and what it can do. The melodies are at constant battle, until they very end where they both race to the top, and to declare a winner. Although a lot of the piece allows for freedom in expression, it is important to bring out each element of each melody, even within moving lines and large jumps. Originally written for a Fraternity Brother, John Rush, this piece has yet to be premiered. John Rush and I are both members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and was part of the inspiration for me to go for a Greek theme. Techniques Used: -Double Octaves -Natural Harmonics Double octaves, and natural harmonics are heavily used, and may take some practice to get right. Double octaves are when the same note is played with both the high and the low note sounding. This requires a precise embouchure, and air control. Natural harmonics are a primary low note that is overblown to make the sounding note (notated above). These techniques are advanced enough to place this piece to an advanced College or Professional level. Range: Low C (below the staff) to fourth octave D. Recommended for Advanced College or Professional level player.
Genesis, for Bassoon & Piano was written for Elizabeth Pellegrini's Masters recital in Bassoon Performance. The piece is scheduled to be performed in October! The song is based on creation and the beginning, original sin, the flood / Noah's Ark, rebuilding, and the new earth. More detailed program notes will be published on my website, at www.kyleowen.com closer to performance!
This is an arrangement of Carol of the Bells and We Three Kings, done as a mashup. The arrangement is for Piccolo, 2 Concert Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute. Carol of the Bells, is perhaps one of my favorite Christmas tunes out there, and I liked the Major/minor play between the two melodies.
Ensemble Instrumentation: Piccolo 2 Flutes Alto Flute Bass Flute Oboe English Horn Bb Clarinet Bass Clarinet in Bb Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Bassoon Written originally for the TwtrSymphony call for scores, I didn't end up submitting this piece, so here I am now sharing it.
A new saxophone quartet by Kyle Owen, http://kyleowen.com Performed by yours truly, recorded in the Locust Honey studio, http://johndanielmusic.com Enjoy!
This piece, inspired by Montagnard music, is used in the Abandoned Allies Documentary. When Camden and I first discussed music, this was the first piece I wrote for the project to give a feel for the Montagnard people. It was inspired from music of the Montagnard people, and I wanted to share their energy!
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Written in 2010, Transformation and Awakening is about the process I went through to re-enter into the composition world.After a 5 year break from composing (due to many personal life changes, and reasons), this is the first piece that I wrote after my break.It was a way to journal my
Days Dreams: Written for Bb Clarinet and Bassoon was written in 2005 and performed by Jessica Von Nordeck (Clarinet), and Ben Opp (Bassoon). This piece is about different 'images' seen while day dreaming. The first section is about falling into the dreams, then there are 3 dream segments.