surge
duo for tuned pipes (C3-C5 chromatic) and drum set (kick, snare, 2 toms—unless you’d prefer other sounds—hi-hat, and a splash or crash.
4.5 minutes
score still in the exclusivity period for CHannel2 Duo
Program note:
Commissioned by Conner Viets and Hannah Gallamore of CHannel2 Duo, surge involves several waves of tempo accelerations that the performers have to navigate together. Note groupings expand as others contract, and all the while the kick drum drives the piece. Approximately 4.5 minutes in duration.