Suite for two bassoons, 1st mov.

Hi all,

I'm new here, and I look forward to interacting with other composers. Here is the first movement of my (unfinished) suite for two bassoons. It took a few days to write, edit, etc. I quite enjoyed writing it, but the style isn't representative of everything I do yet - currently I feel more comfortable writing atonally when there are less things to deal with. Enjoy!

*EDIT* It appears that the MIDI file messed some notes up. Follow the score while listening if you want to get a more exact sense of the piece.

Bassoon.pdf

Bassoon.MID

That was funny. I enjoyed the interplay but I can't help pondering what your inspiration was when you sat down to write.

Actually, I had no inspiration before I sat down - when I looked at the blank page I could *make* myself think of something. The general character of the piece developed only as I created new material. But yeah, it was fun. :D

Did you hear the counterpoint and melodies in fragments, totality, tidbits, or did you work off the page with a rougher consideration for pitch relationships (i.e. contour and rhythm)?

The more I listen to this the funnier it gets. Its ridiculous and I love it!

Very good! Short, though.

I love the bassoon. I hope that in the consequent suite pieces you will use the darker / dramatic qualities of it! (?)

Thumbs up!

Did you hear the counterpoint and melodies in fragments, totality, tidbits, or did you work off the page with a rougher consideration for pitch relationships (i.e. contour and rhythm)?

The more I listen to this the funnier it gets. Its ridiculous and I love it!

I heard it mainly in fragments. It's like I can decide what sort of thing I want to hear, then it comes.

I meant it to be funny. Hence the term buffoons. :unsure:

HOLY CRAP!

As for me being a bassoonist myself, you have to set some limitations on the instrument. That is so high!!!!:P And at various times, I would never do this, but never have the 2nd part higher than the 1st part, let the 1st part get the high stuff. Your clef changes could be reduced a bit too. I would never use the treble clef with the bassoon, it is very rarely used with bassoons and use the tenor clef more.

Otherwise, cute piece. I myself am writing a piece for two bassoons and audio sampling. It's called, "Tuba Fart Band.":laugh: