| Date Completed | 1972 |
| Duration | 9' |
| Publisher | Edition Peters |
| Instrumentation Type | Chamber Orchestra |
| Program Notes | SIGN SOUNDS is an “open form” composition in which the sound-content is written and controlled in “proportional notation.” The final form of each performance of the composed elements will be different according to the musicality and sensibilities of the conductor. (See performance notes for FOLIO (1952-53) and/or AVAILABLE FORMS I + II (1961 and 1962) [or NOVARA (1962)*]). |
| Notes | Commissioned by the State University of New York, Albany, for a performance in Potsdam, New York. Click to see the general instructions for conducting “open form”. |
| Instruments |
Conductor (1)
Flute (1)
Clarinet (Bb/Eb) (1)
Bass Clarinet (1)
Bassoon (1)
Trumpet (1)
Trombone (1)
Percussion (4)
Celeste (1)
Piano (1)
Harp (1)
Violin (2)
Viola (1)
Cello (1)
Double Bass (1)
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| Listen |
Sign Sounds (MP3 Download, 8,146K)
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| Discography |
Music for Chamber Orchestra
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| Selected Performances |
1972-00-00
Ensemble: Peabody Conservatory Ensemble
Conductor: Earle Brown
1972-10-00 Potsdam, New York
Conductor: Earle Brown
Premiere: first performance
1978-04-01 Valencia, California
Ensemble: Cal Arts 20th Century Players
Conductor: Earle Brown
1979-01-22 Radio France, Paris
Conductor: Earle Brown
1980-08-19 Radio France
1990-11-17 Crowder Hall, University of Arizona
Ensemble: The Arizona Contemporary Ensemble
Conductor: Daniel Asia
1998-00-00 Miami
Ensemble: New World Symphony
Conductor: Earle Brown
2006-10-10 NEC?s Jordan Hall, Boston
Conductor: Stephen Drury
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