On the Waters Is Glassed

(2019)

When the column of light on the waters is glassed,

As blent in one glow seem to shine and the stream;

But wave after wave through the glory has passed,

So honors but mirror on mortals their light;

Not the man but the place that he passes is bright.

-Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805)

… is a meditative exploration of texture and timbre for Pierrot ensemble and percussion with water glasses.

Transcribed Score (in score order):

Flute*, B♭ Clarinet*, Percussion (vibraphone, tam-tam, sizzle cymbal, glass bowl**, bass drum), Piano, Violin*, and Cello*

* performers also play on water glasses (E5, A4, D5, and B4, respectively)

**Original instrument IKEA Blanda glass bowl. Glass or metal gong pitched to B5, can be used as a substitute.