Short Quartets in G (2022)
Short Quartets in G is a piece for four flutes that goes through several types of modes with the same pitch center: G. There are seven movements, most of which are approximately one minute long. The piece has several different moods depending on the mode used in the movement. This work is intended to be used as both a warm up for flute quartets and as a performed piece.
Movement I. Minor: A fast-paced, slightly spooky work that has a fugue-like beginning.
Movement II. Mixolydian: A dance-like work in 6/8.
Movement III. Phrygian: A slow, thick-textured piece in an off-putting mode
Movement IV. Locrian: A limping, crunchy, quick work in 7/8 with a steady bassline
Movement V. Lydian: A bright piece with a fugue-like beginning
Movement VI. Dorian: A dark, steady work in 9/8 with a mournful, moving melody
Movement VII. Major: A march with several moving parts. The longest movement at 2.5 minutes
Dur. approx. 9 min
Movement I. Minor: A fast-paced, slightly spooky work that has a fugue-like beginning.
Movement II. Mixolydian: A dance-like work in 6/8.
Movement III. Phrygian: A slow, thick-textured piece in an off-putting mode
Movement IV. Locrian: A limping, crunchy, quick work in 7/8 with a steady bassline
Movement V. Lydian: A bright piece with a fugue-like beginning
Movement VI. Dorian: A dark, steady work in 9/8 with a mournful, moving melody
Movement VII. Major: A march with several moving parts. The longest movement at 2.5 minutes
Dur. approx. 9 min