FLUFF (2012)

quartet for clarinet, trombone, cello, and piano

variable duration

a collection of several miniatures that can be played in any order or collection

listen

detailed instrumentation:

clarinet [Bb/A/bass/whiskey]

trombone/euphonium/whiskey

cello/whiskey

piano/melodica/whiskey

Program Note:

This is an ongoing collection of miniatures for gnarwhallaby.  The first set of FLUFFs were my first composition for them.  Each is meant as a small compositional study.  I was initially intimidated by the uncommon instrumentation, and composing miniatures allowed me to focus on the unique combination of instruments without my usual overwhelming concerns of structure.  I still return to this set when I want to try a new idea for the group without the pressure of a full-fledged piece.