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Nancy Bloomer Deussen |
Reflections on the Hudson
| Instrumentation | 2+1,2+1,2,2 4,3,3,1 timpani strings celesta harp glockenspiel (latter three are minor parts). Also available in a chamber orchestra version. |
| Length | 10 minutes |
| Difficulty | Mostly not difficult - however - there are lots of solos, notably oboe and cor anglais, a few other woods, and violin. The oboes are asked to "kiss" a high G once (during a full orchestral buildup; can be "safely" ignored if necessary). Violin solo goes as high as 2nd D on the E-string. |
| Comments | Tonal/chromatic (more or less centered in "A minor" with all accidentals written in). Generally elegiac with lots of haunting solos, building climactically in a few places, and finally dying out quietly. Orchestration is quite open, excepting climactic sections. Pulse feel is typically in threes (6/8, 3/8, 9/8) though not regular. Stylistically, very much in the neo-romantic vein of Samuel Barber and Howard Hansen; Composed in 1955, and put on the shelf until recently. The composer studied under Vittorio Giannini, Lukas Foss and Ingolf Dahl. |
| Sources | Score, parts, and tape (Marin County Symphony performance) available from Bob Wendel Music, NYC: http://www.wendelmusic.com.
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | Available on the CD "Reflections on the Hudson" from Arizona University Recordings: MiloNep@aol.com |
| History | Many performances: "Professional World Premiere" was by the Marin County Symphony, April 1994 (Was chosen by the Marin County Symphony as the winner of their 2nd Bay Area Composer's Symposium Award, 1994). |
| Contributor | Herb Gellis, founder and (former) manager of the Hewlett-Packard Symphony and South Bay Philharmonic orchestra. |
| Other | Deussen, Nancy Bloomer, 1931-2019. Bloomer Deussen was a leader in the growing movement for more accessible, melodic, tonally oriented contemporary music. She has received numerous commissions from performers, orchestras, bands and chamber ensembles throughtout the USA. For reference please see: 1-International Who's Who in Music (11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Editions) 2-International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women(2nd Edition) 3-The World Who's Who of Women (11th Edition). All of the above published by: International Biographical Centre Cambridge, CB23QP England |
Concerto for Clarinet and Small Orchestra
| Instrumentation | Solo clarinet(Bb), strings, harp and percussion |
| Length | 24:38 |
| Difficulty | Orchestra part-Easy to Intermediate. Solo clarinet part-difficult |
| Comments | Style-Tonally oriented work. Quite accessible and melodic with minor jazz influences. The work has been tremendously successful with audiences. |
| Sources | Scores and parts (computer typeset) are available for rent or purchase through Accessibility Music Publishing: contact Jennifer Bloomer, phone (831) 251-2289. Also visit the website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/. |
| Extras | Perusal materials, including tapes, are available by contacting Accessibility Music Publishing. Available on the CD "Reflections on the Hudson" from Arizona University Recordings: MiloNep@aol.com |
| History | Commissioned by Richard Nunemaker, clarinetist of the Houston Symphony, who performed the first three performances. Also performed by The Palo Alto Philharmonic conducted by Gideon Grau. |
| Contributor | humbly submitted by the composer. |
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Carmel-by-the Sea
| Instrumentation | 2,2,2,2, 1 trumpet,2 horns, percussion(one player),strings |
| Length | 8:30 |
| Difficulty | Easy/medium difficulty. Could be played by a good high school orchestra |
| Comments | The idiom is somewhat tonal and melodic. It is actually the middle section of a longer work. I have reworked it and given it a new title and I am now offering it as an independent work. |
| Sources | Available on rental from Robert Wendel Music, NYC, http://www.wendelmusic.com.
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | A tape of the piece is also available from the composer for the purpose of perusal. Available on the CD "Reflections on the Hudson" from Arizona University Recordings: MiloNep@aol.com |
| History | The original longer work was composed in 1987 for the Oakland Chamber Orchestra who actually never performed it as the orchestra folded before the scheduled performance! I recently (1997) decided to rework the middle section (which was always my favorite section) and offer it as a separate work under the new title. As part of the longer work, before the recent revisions, it was performed by The Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra and the Nova Vista Symphony (both in California). |
| Contributor | respectfully submitted by the composer: Nancy Bloomer Deussen |
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Ascent to Victory
| Instrumentation | 1121 2100 one percussionist and strings |
| Length | 8 minutes |
| Difficulty | - |
| Comments | Written for the Special Olympics. |
| Sources | Available on rental from Robert Wendel Music, NYC, http://www.wendelmusic.com.
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | Available on the CD "Reflections on the Hudson" from Arizona University Recordings: MiloNep@aol.com |
| History | This was a dual commission from the American Composer's Forum and the Mission Chamber Orchestra (Cal.). It has been performed by the Mission Chamber Orchestra, the Hayward State Univ. Symphony Orchestra under the direction of O-lister Kirk Smith, and the Women's Community Orchestra of Berkeley under the direction of Ann Krinitsky, and the Kona Community Orchestra conducted by Ken Staton. |
| Contributor | respectfully submitted by the composer: Nancy Bloomer Deussen |
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A Silver, Shining Strand
| Instrumentation | 2/2/2/2 4/3/2/1 Perc/Timp Harp Strings |
| Length | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty | Adv. Intermediate |
| Comments | This suite for orchestra is a memorial commissioned work for a lovely woman who passed away at the untimely age of 32. Movements were inspired by her poetry but piece is strictly orchestral (no singing). There are two fast movements and two slow, including one inspired by the Mexican culture. Very melodic and lyrical but definitely contemporary with interesting counterpoint and rhythms. Lots of percussion and interesting parts for everyone. |
| Sources | Rental available via Bob Wendel Music, NYC http://www.wendelmusic.com.
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | score and recording will be available after its premiere |
| History | World Premiere on November 11th, 2001 by The Diablo Symphony conducted by Joyce Johnson-Hamilton. |
| Contributor | The composer |
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The Peninsula Suite
| Instrumentation | String Orchestra and solo string quartet |
| Length | 10:17 |
| Difficulty | Adv Intermediate |
| Comments | This suite was originally composed for the string players of the Palo Alto Unified District. They were only able to perform two movements and since the piece was not typeset it sat on a back shelf until last year when I sent it to Peter Willsher in a score call. Fortunately the piece is now typeset! The piece is lyrical and accessible and was extremely well received by both players and the audience. |
| Sources | Contact Jennifer Bloomer at Accessibility Music Publishing, phone (831) 251-2289. Also visit the website www.nancybloomerdeussen.net. |
| Extras | |
| History | It was composed in 1994; premiered by Sinfonia Musica of Ottawa, Canada conducted by Peter Willsher in August 2001. |
| Contributor | The composer |
| Other | |
American Hymn
| Instrumentation | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - timp - 3 perc, harp & strings. |
| Length | 5 minutes |
| Difficulty | Easy prof., moderate school. |
| Comments | A stirring hymn carrying the dedication: "In appreciation of how fortunate I am to be a citizen of this great nation." Suitable for subscription to Pops to Patriotic. |
| Sources | Available on rental from Robert Wendel Music, NYC http://www.wendelmusic.com
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | |
| History | To be premiered by The Diablo Symphony conducted by Joyce Johnson-Hamilton on July 1, 2 and 3, 2005 at the John Muir Amphitheatre in Martinez, CA. |
| Contributor | Robert Wendel |
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A Field In Pennsylvania
| Instrumentation | 2+picc/2+E Hn/2+B Cl/2 - 4/3/2/1 - timp + 3 perc & strings |
| Length | 6:45 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Comments | Dedicated to the passengers & crew of UA Flight 93, this is a work of passion and struggle, tragedy and triumph. Appropriate at any concert as its language is truly universal. |
| Sources | Available on rental from Robert Wendel Music, NYC, http://www.wendelmusic.com.
See also the composer's website http://www.nancybloomerdeussen.net/, or contact Jennifer Bloomer at phone (831) 251-2289. |
| Extras | mp3 audio demo plus downloadable perusal score in PDF available at: . |
| History | Premiere scheduled for Feb. 2007 by the Diablo Symphony... unless someone else wants it before then! Score & parts are ready. |
| Contributor | Robert Wendel |
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