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Old News for trumpet and percussion: each Composer: Udow Michael
(FOR Bb TRUMPET & OPTIONAL PERCUSSION - 1 PLAYER) [3 minutes] Originally composed for piccolo trumpet, this work has its historical roots in the military traditions of the "Ruffles & Flourishes" from the American Revolutionary War 201 years earlier; the work juxtaposes traditional march-like rhythms with twelve tone lyrical melodies; the optional percussion part calls for: low med. & high pitched sn. drs. & chimes; ideal for a percussionist or trumpeter who, in recital, wishes to put together repertory showing the "demilitarization of the trumpet and drum". Commissioned by Chandler Goetting, the work was premiered by Ken Anderson and Michael Udow in Santa Fe, N.M.
