Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Wilson, Jacqueline (b. 1984).
Gender
Female
Work
Dance Suite. Available from the composer.
I. Prelude: Grand Entry
II. Grass
III. Men’s Traditional
IV. Fancy Shawl
V. Women’s Traditional
VI. Fancy feather
I. Prelude: Grand Entry
II. Grass
III. Men’s Traditional
IV. Fancy Shawl
V. Women’s Traditional
VI. Fancy feather
Duration
14 minutes
Description
Composed in 2021, the six miniatures feature different powwow dance styles inspired by the composer’s Yakama heritage. The music is pitch-centric and moderately challenging, and it showcases the full range of the bassoon’s lyrical and technical capabilities through the various dance characters. The full range is up to E5 is employed, although the upper register is not unduly exploited.
Discography
Washington State University Recordings (download/stream) Jacqueline Wilson
Reference
www.wilsonbassoon.com
Date Range of Work
2021